They are accused of charging between 100 and 1,000 zloty to around 100 people for fake documents, and could face prison sentences of one to 10 years.
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Three quarters of Poland’s Covid council resign in protest at government inaction
They expressed frustration at the “growing tolerance” for Covid deniers and anti-vaccine sentiment.
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Poland reports second highest ever daily Covid cases and record number of patients on ventilators
Today’s total of 27,278 new infections is close to the November peak.
Poland returns to national lockdown, closing hotels, schools and shopping centres
Recently reopened venues will close and children will return to remote learning.
Poland makes Covid tests available through online questionnaire without doctor consultation
But some users have claimed that the online test downplays the risk of infection.
Long-term Covid sufferers treated in ancient Polish salt mine 135m below ground
Wieliczka Salt Mine has long been used as a health resort.
Poland to suspend planned medical procedures to ensure capacity for Covid patients
The restrictions will not apply to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Authorities confirm Covid rules violated at Kaczyński church service but no action to be taken
Masking and distancing requirements were breached, say the sanitary authorities.
Hundreds of police interventions as crowds flock to Poland’s winter capital after restrictions eased
An estimated 20,000 tourists descended on Zakopane.
How does Poland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout compare to other countries?
Marcin Waligóra
Despite controversies, Poland’s strategy has been quite effective so far.
Hotels, cinemas and sports facilities to reopen as Poland further loosens lockdown
Restaurants, bars and gyms remain closed.
Poland to create compensation fund for Covid vaccine side effects
The planned fund is intended to dispel doubts about the safety of Covid jabs.
Poland entered pandemic with fewest doctors in the EU, finds OECD report
It also has the highest rate of chronic diseases among the elderly.
Poles who donate blood plasma for Covid treatment given tax relief, time off work and chocolate
Among those who have joined the drive to encourage former coronavirus patients to donate plasma is the president, who was infected last month.
