Adam Niedzielski previously called restrictions “very important” but now says vaccinations are the best tool.
COVID-19
Majority in Poland favour restrictions for unvaccinated, find polls
Most supporters of every major political party apart from the far-right Confederation support the idea.
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Poles flock to allotments during pandemic, sending prices rocketing
Paulina Olszanka and Agnieszka Witkowicz-Matolicz
Poles have gone back to their roots in search of a tiny allotment to call their own.
Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Health ministry calls on shops to turn away “selfish” customers not wearing masks
Łukasz Szumowski reminded the public that face-covering rules are still in place.
World Bank: Polish economy more resistant to virus than others in region and could even benefit
“In the medium term, Poland may benefit from reshuffles within global supply chains.”
Sanitary authorities apologise for mishandling of COVID-19 outbreak in Polish coal mines
Poland recorded its highest daily number of new cases, with the majority in Silesia.
Record daily number of coronavirus infections in Poland as outbreak in mines continues
Around 60% of the new cases came from a single coal mine.
Parliament approves president’s “solidarity payments” for those who lost jobs during crisis
People put out of work during the pandemic can receive three monthly supplements.
Poland to start reopening borders “within days, maybe weeks”, says foreign minister
We are “on track” for travel to resume “before the holidays”.
Recruitment agency charters flight bringing Ukrainian workers to Poland
Polish businesses face a shortage of workers after an exodus of about 150,000 Ukrainians
Polish government spokesman apologises after PM violates social distancing requirements
The spokesman says the PM was not properly informed by his staff of social-distancing obligations.
Poland to extend international flight ban but domestic connections will resume
Flagship carrier LOT will begin flying between eight Polish cities on 1 June.
Poland could be among Europe’s biggest beneficiaries of post-pandemic production shift from China: report
Poland could gain over $8 billion annually as global value chains shift away from China.
