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Coronavirus in Poland. The situation is still very bad. Therefore, the government introduced new restrictions related to the pandemic. From March 1, doctors, teachers and uniformed services will be subject to compulsory vaccinations. The occupancy limit in restaurants, hotels, theaters, cinemas, sports and religious facilities will also be lowered.
- By December 6, 53,6 percent had been fully vaccinated. inhabitants of Poland
- This is definitely not enough to feel safe about the new variant of the coronavirus that appeared a few weeks ago
- That is why the government decided to take more radical decisions
- We want to introduce obligatory vaccinations for medics, teachers and uniformed services from March 1 – announced Minister of Health Adam Niedzielski
- Distance learning is also making a comeback, and limits on facilities and public transport will be reduced
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage
Recent figures show that the fourth wave of the coronavirus in Poland is most likely weakening. The most infections this fall took place on December 1, then 19 thousand people fell ill with COVID-29. 64 people. Since then, the infection rates have been decreasing. However, the epidemiological situation is still bad, the number of patients in hospitals is growing, and in addition, just across our border (it has been found, among others, in Germany and the Czech Republic), there is a variant of Omikron, which is constantly worrying about epidemiologists.
– The state of affairs is not good. You could say: very bad. There are many deaths, especially among unvaccinated people, said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday.
Concrete plans were presented on Tuesday. Health Minister Adam Niedzielski announced compulsory vaccinations for health workers, the army and for teachers. They will take effect on March 1.
Another important change is the reduction of the limit from 15 to 50 percent from December 30. occupancy in restaurants, hotels, theaters, cinemas, sports and religious facilities.
- Dr. Fauci: Looks like Omicron is not that dangerous
The works on the project that will require the employer to show the COVID-1 test by the employee are also coming to an end. – The employer will be able to expect a free COVID-19 test result from the employee. During the week he will be directed to work – informed Niedzielski.
What other restrictions will apply?
- from December 15, the limit of 75 percent occupancy in public transport
- distance learning in primary and secondary schools from December 20 to January 9
- mandatory tests for family members of a person infected with the coronavirus, regardless of the covid certificate
- discos and clubs are closed, on December 31 and January 1 the restriction will not apply with a maximum number of 100 people
Learn more: Changes to restrictions. The government has announced new rules
COVID-19. The Left wants mandatory vaccinations for everyone
On Monday, the left-wing party submitted a bill which provides for, inter alia, introducing the obligation to vaccinate, restrictions for the unvaccinated, the possibility of verification of covid certificates by workplaces and the right of employees to refuse to perform their duties in a situation where epidemic safety is not ensured in the workplace.
Adrian Zandberg, MP from the Left and one of the leaders of the Together Party, said in an interview with PAP that every day COVID-19 kills hundreds of Poles, “more than in any country in the European Union”. “The Hunger Games can be stopped, but politicians must finally take responsibility,” he said.
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– Unfortunately, the government has failed to deal with the epidemic, it is running away from responsibility. If Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki does not have the courage to rule, he can always resign. The state is to protect the life and health of citizens. This is why we give the government power, ‘added Zandberg.
– We are in favor of obligatory vaccinations, covid certificate and restrictions for the unvaccinated. If the government listened to us, thousands of people could be saved. It is no coincidence that in countries ruled by the Left, the epidemic is under control. It is no coincidence that where right-wing populists rule or a center that is afraid of its own shadow, a lot of people die, he said in an interview with PAP.
Until December 6, 42 million 714 thousand jobs were given in Poland. 925 doses of vaccine. 20 million 526 thousand are fully vaccinated. 976 people. That’s 53,6 percent. the entire population. A booster dose was received by 3 million 441 thousand. 40 people.
Do you want to test your COVID-19 immunity after vaccination? Have you been infected and want to check your antibody levels? See the COVID-19 immunity test package, which you will perform at Diagnostics network points.
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