Poland is experiencing by far its highest ever numbers of infections.
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Huge queues for Covid tests in Poland as infections surge
Some patients with referrals are having to wait hours outside testing centres.
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Poland opens Covid vaccine registration to 16- and 17-year-olds
Poland is one the first countries in Europe where vaccination points will be displayed on Google maps.
Poland accelerates timetable for removing Covid restrictions
Cinemas and theatres will reopen a week earlier than planned, while some other restrictions will be lifted a day early.
Poles in Germany return home for “quicker, less bureaucratic” Covid vaccines
Hundreds have reportedly made the trip.
Poland may accelerate Covid restriction loosening amid falling infections
Everything depends on this week’s data, according to the health ministry.
Polish parliament approves EU Covid fund amid splits in ruling coalition and opposition
A rebellion within the government had left the entire fund at risk, but it has passed with some opposition support.
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 unveils timetable for removing Covid restrictions in May
But the prime minister warns that “flexibility” may still be needed.
Why is Poland’s economy emerging so strongly from the pandemic? A comparison with the UK
Paweł Bukowski and Wojtek Paczos
The type of lockdown matters, but Poland has also had some luck.
Polish government analysing reports of antivaxxers blocking Covid vaccine slots
The Polish Supreme Medical Council’s Covid expert likened such efforts to attempted murder.
“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.
