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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“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.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, allowing all adults to register for jab by 9 May
Younger cohorts will also be allowed to receive jabs that may otherwise go to waste.
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.
Vaccine centre in Poland authorised reusing syringes for Covid jabs
The medical facility in Rzeszów claims the order did not come into force.
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.
“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 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.
