The new measures go into force on Monday.
COVID-19
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-backed study
Sales of the amantadine have boomed during the pandemic despite no evidence that it helps in the treatment of COVID-19.
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Poland outlines traffic-light local Covid restrictions ahead of predicted fourth wave
Local levels of infection and vaccination will be taken into account.
Poland introduces 30,000 zloty fine for concealing Covid information from authorities
The government estimates that the hospitalisation rate will be 40% lower.
Unvaccinated in Poland “can expect restrictions”, says ruling party chief
Jarosław Kaczyński accused those who refuse to vaccinate of being “selfish” and rejected the idea that it was a question of personal freedom.
Thousands join anti-vaccine “freedom march” in Polish city
“We are the fourth wave,” chanted participants.
Polish far-right group enters orphanage to stop Covid vaccines for children
Police have stepped up protection of vaccination centres following recent incidents.
Covid vaccine point set on fire in Poland as government condemns anti-vax “terror”
The government has offered a reward for help finding the culprit.
Poland not planning another national lockdown, says health minister
Businesses with vaccinated staff will likely continue to operate.
Most Poles support restrictions on entering public venues for unvaccinated people
One university has confirmed that only vaccinated students will be able to stay in its dorms.
Under 2% of Covid deaths in Poland this summer were fully vaccinated
Health ministry data indicate that fully vaccinated people have a much lower chance of infection and death.
“Jews are behind the pandemic,” chant crowd at Polish anti-vaccine protest
Separately, the far-right Confederation shared a video of a supporter saying she “does not want Jewry” in Poland.
Poland to sell tens of millions of unused Covid vaccines to other countries
The number of Poles registering for jabs has been slowing.
New database produces genetic portrait of Poles
The project aims to help with medical advances by identifying key genetic differences.
