Only 37% of Poles aged 18-29 say they are optimistic about their future.
COVID-19
Poland facing “catastrophic scenario” and new restrictions possible, warns health minister
Infections have again begun to rise.
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Poland steps up vaccine rollout as first Johnson & Johnson jabs set to arrive
The first drive-through vaccination point will open next week.
Thousands of fines for Covid violations issued in Poland over Easter as soldiers help police
Almost 5,000 fines were issued on Sunday alone, while restaurants and gyms were found operating in defiance of restrictions.
Poland records highest ever daily Covid death figure of almost 1,000
The figure was, however, influenced by delayed reporting over Easter.
Poland extends current Covid restrictions to 18 April
Educational institutions remain closed, as do hotels, cultural and sports facilities, and many businesses.
“We’ll never return to pre-pandemic world; some will always wear masks”: Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski also warned that tougher restrictions are now impossible due to “a lack of social discipline”.
Poland unexpectedly opens Covid vaccine registrations for over-40s then suspends them again
Surprise at the unannounced decision prompted officials to deny it was an April Fool’s joke.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, pledging jabs for all who want them by end of August
The government is abandoning the existing schedule to offer a more “flexible approach”.
Poland toughens quarantine rules for international arrivals
There will be exceptions for vaccinated people, as well as some transport drivers and students.
Polish bishops say churches must remain open for Easter despite record Covid infections
Some opposition figures have criticised the decision not to introduce tougher restrictions.
Poland 50th among world’s 53 largest countries in Covid Resilience Ranking
Poland’s positive test rate is the worst among all countries included.
Poland records highest ever daily Covid cases as government prepares tougher restrictions
Almost 30,000 new infections were reported today.
Poor legislation and pandemic fatigue will make Poland’s new lockdown hard to enforce
Bartłomiej Biga
The government has lost social trust.
