All arrivals (including fully vaccinated people) from outside Schengen are required to show a negative test.
COVID-19
Mandatory vaccines for teachers could “paralyse schools”, warns Polish education minister
Around 19% of teachers remain unvaccinated.
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Hundreds of police interventions as crowds flock to Poland’s winter capital after restrictions eased
An estimated 20,000 tourists descended on Zakopane.
How does Poland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout compare to other countries?
Marcin Waligóra
Despite controversies, Poland’s strategy has been quite effective so far.
Hotels, cinemas and sports facilities to reopen as Poland further loosens lockdown
Restaurants, bars and gyms remain closed.
Courts challenge legality of Poland’s lockdown, encouraging businesses to reopen
Patryk Wachowiec
Without a state of emergency, the government’s measures may be unconstitutional.
Government outlines Covid jab timetable as Poland enters “mass vaccination stage”
A registration system will open on 15 January.
Poland reopens primary schools: “damage to youngest pupils of closure outweighs risks of pandemic”
The youngest three year groups will return next Monday.
Poland has administered third most Covid vaccines in EU so far
Only Germany and Italy have higher figures.
Hospital that gave celebrities Covid vaccine to receive large fine for “deliberately violating rules”
The health minister has announced initial findings of an inspection.
Poland recorded more deaths in 2020 than any year since WWII
Almost half a million people died in Poland last year, 20% higher than the recent annual average.
Anger in Poland as celebrities and politicians get Covid vaccine before being eligible
Only medical staff are supposed to currently be eligible to get the jab.
Notes from Poland’s most-read stories of 2020
Our most popular article from each month of a memorable year.
Government admits it cannot introduce New Year’s Eve “curfew” but says restrictions remain in place
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appealed for people to stay at home.
