Her remarks were condemned by the health and education ministers, and have led to calls for her to resign.
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Rabies jabs made compulsory for cats in parts of Warsaw and surrounding province
110 cases of rabies were recorded in the Mazovian province last year.
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Polish biotech firm strikes deal to produce Novavax Covid vaccines in Poland
Mabion’s founder said the deal was “the first step” for vaccine production in Poland.
Poland plans Covid vaccine factory as part of EU-funded €58 billion National Recovery Plan
“Polish companies also want to get involved in the vaccine production process,” says the prime minister.
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.
Poland restricts AstraZeneca jab to under-60s and will use it for mass teacher vaccination
Similar decisions have been made by France, Germany and Austria.
Cross-party talks yield demands for Poland to “obtain vaccines outside EU” mechanism
During the “heated” talks parties disagreed on loosening the current lockdown.
Elderly queue for vaccine registration in Poland as system hit by delays
After long waits in queues or on phonelines, many discovered that no slots were available.
Poland’s coronavirus vaccine rollout delayed by EU delivery bottlenecks
Some hospitals have suspended administering the jabs.
Government outlines Covid jab timetable as Poland enters “mass vaccination stage”
A registration system will open on 15 January.
Poland has administered third most Covid vaccines in EU so far
Only Germany and Italy have higher figures.
Hospital that gave celebrities Covid vaccine to receive large fine for “deliberately violating rules”
The health minister has announced initial findings of an inspection.
Anger in Poland as celebrities and politicians get Covid vaccine before being eligible
Only medical staff are supposed to currently be eligible to get the jab.
Government urges Poles to “trust science” as it begins Covid vaccine rollout
There will be special privileges for those who vaccinate against coronavirus, including exemptions from quarantine requirements.
