“We are moving from reprimands to a policy of giving fines,” says the health minister.
COVID-19
Warsaw hospital suspends intake amid surge in unvaccinated Covid patients
Around 90% of deaths at the facility are of unvaccinated people.
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Whether to stay or go home is one of many questions faced by the international academic community.
Five questions about the implications of postponing Poland’s presidential elections
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Doing so would raise a number of difficult legal questions and have big political consequences.
Polish couple use 3D printers to produce protective masks for medical personnel
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NfP podcast: Poland’s economic success leaves it well placed to survive coronavirus crisis
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Polish businesses support coronavirus response through donations and free services
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Quarantined Poles can confirm their location with selfies using new government app
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