Adam Niedzielski also warned Poland could soon reach 40,000 daily new cases, which would be the country’s highest ever figures.
COVID-19
More fines to be issued for ignoring masking rules in Poland
“We are moving from reprimands to a policy of giving fines,” says the health minister.
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