“These people could probably be alive if they had been vaccinated,” said the health ministry.
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Covid vaccines are “experiment” with unknown consequences, says Polish school superintendent
Her remarks were condemned by the health and education ministers, and have led to calls for her to resign.
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Poland offers Johnson & Johnson jabs without registration over long May weekend
The vaccines will be available without registration to anyone with an e-referral in each of Poland’s 16 provincial capitals.
Poland unveils timetable for removing Covid restrictions in May
But the prime minister warns that “flexibility” may still be needed.
“Practically no risk” fake Pfizer vaccines entered official circulation, says Polish government
The company confirmed this week that counterfeits were identified in Poland and Mexico.
Poland loosens Covid restrictions in most provinces, reopening primary schools and beauty salons
A further, more detailed plan will be announced next week.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, allowing all adults to register for jab by 9 May
Younger cohorts will also be allowed to receive jabs that may otherwise go to waste.
Police issue fines as hundreds gather for anti-lockdown protest in Polish city
Participants called for the government to be put on trial and businesses to reopen.
Poland records 24% excess mortality in first quarter of 2021, with 27,000 additional deaths
Poland had the EU’s highest excess death rate in 2020.
Poland reopens preschools, nurseries and outdoor sport but extends other restrictions
The situation has now “stabilised” but is still “serious”, says the health minister.
Bankruptcies reach highest ever level in Poland in first quarter of 2021
Analysts warn that figures will rise further yet when state aid dries up.
Poland steps up vaccine rollout as first Johnson & Johnson jabs set to arrive
The first drive-through vaccination point will open next week.
Vaccine centre in Poland authorised reusing syringes for Covid jabs
The medical facility in Rzeszów claims the order did not come into force.
Thousands of fines for Covid violations issued in Poland over Easter as soldiers help police
Almost 5,000 fines were issued on Sunday alone, while restaurants and gyms were found operating in defiance of restrictions.
