In Zakopane, around 30,000 people attended a concert organised by state TV while tens of thousands more came to party.
COVID-19
Covid vaccines are “experiment” with unknown consequences, says Polish school superintendent
Her remarks were condemned by the health and education ministers, and have led to calls for her to resign.
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Poland may accelerate Covid restriction loosening amid falling infections
Everything depends on this week’s data, according to the health ministry.
Mayor of Polish city making Covid jabs compulsory given police protection after death threats
A crowd of 200 gathered outside his house to protest.
Poland to end outdoor masking on 15 May as hotels reopen this weekend
At the end of May, restaurants will reopen to both indoor dining.
Poland checks for Indian variant after nun returning from India tests positive and dozens infected
Among those infected are homeless people cared for by the nuns.
Compulsory vaccination may be needed in Poland, says PM’s Covid advisor
But only “if other methods fail”.
Poland offers Johnson & Johnson jabs without registration over long May weekend
The vaccines will be available without registration to anyone with an e-referral in each of Poland’s 16 provincial capitals.
Poland unveils timetable for removing Covid restrictions in May
But the prime minister warns that “flexibility” may still be needed.
“Practically no risk” fake Pfizer vaccines entered official circulation, says Polish government
The company confirmed this week that counterfeits were identified in Poland and Mexico.
Poland loosens Covid restrictions in most provinces, reopening primary schools and beauty salons
A further, more detailed plan will be announced next week.
Police issue fines as hundreds gather for anti-lockdown protest in Polish city
Participants called for the government to be put on trial and businesses to reopen.
Poland records 24% excess mortality in first quarter of 2021, with 27,000 additional deaths
Poland had the EU’s highest excess death rate in 2020.
Poland reopens preschools, nurseries and outdoor sport but extends other restrictions
The situation has now “stabilised” but is still “serious”, says the health minister.
