Jerzy Materna says he “wanted to play the hero” and was “stupid”,
COVID-19
Unvaccinated and proud: why Poland’s highlanders are refusing to get jabbed
Natalia Parzygnat
In some parts of the mountainous Podhale region, vaccination rates are below 25%.
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Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Schools, cultural institutions and many shops to close as Poland tightens Covid restrictions
Poland is now one step from full lockdown, the prime minister warned.
How will the second phase of the coronavirus pandemic crisis affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The struggles of the healthcare system could undermine the ruling party’s reputation for competence.
Where did it go wrong for Poland’s pandemic response?
Wojciech Kość
A mix of complacency, poor preparation and politics, say experts.
Record numbers of death certificates show “hidden victims” of pandemic in Poland
The number of death certificates issued in Poland has reached a level 33% higher than average.
Kraków hotel offers rooms to the homeless over winter as pandemic leaves it empty
“We need to help each other in these difficult times,” says the owner.
Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in Warsaw on first day of new restrictions
Thousands, including leading far-right figures, attended the march.
Poland closes bars and restaurants and moves most schools online among new restrictions
The restrictions go into force from Saturday.
All of Poland to become Covid “red zone” with tougher restrictions, recommends PM
The daily coronavirus infection figure passed 10,000 for the first time today.
Only 19% of Poles believe government prepared well for second wave as health system struggles
60% of Poles say the government did not prepare the country properly for the second wave.
Poland turning national stadium into field hospital to deal with surge in Covid cases
Further emergency facilities will be created in other parts of the country.
