coronavirus

Senators to deal with the govt's 'anti-crisis’ shield on Monday - CIS

On Saturday morning, Poland's Sejm passed three draft bills introducing the so-called anti-crisis shield, which were to support the health service in combating the coronavirus epidemic, as well as offset the negative effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the Polish economy. Leszek Szymański/PAP

Senate Speaker Tomasz Grodzki, after a consultation with the Council of Elders, decided to change a Senate sitting on the government's anti-crisis shield from Tuesday to Monday, the Senate Information Centre (CIS) said on Saturday evening.

Nearly 42,000 Poles repatriated under 'Flight Back Home' initiative

Close to 42,000 Poles and around 700 foreigners entitled to assistance have returned home since March 15 on special charter flights organised jointly by the Polish government and the state flag carrier LOT, the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Ministry launches website to help children avoid lockdown madness

With its mixture of entertainment and education it is hoped the website will keep kids occupied.

Election date may not be kept if coronavirus keeps raging - president

If the coronavirus epidemic continues to rage and current restrictions are continued, then it may prove impossible to hold the presidential election on May 10, said President Andrzej Duda on Saturday evening.

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland rises to 1771, 20 deaths

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland has increased by 54 since this morning's report and has reached 1,771, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday afternoon. The death toll has risen to 20.

Come fly with me: construction boss pays for employees to fly home from virus-hit Spain

Nearly 50 people took advantage of the free flight home.

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland rises to 1,481

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland has increased by 45 to reach 1,481, the Ministry of Health said on Saturday afternoon. The death toll has increased to 17.

Senate speaker says anti-crisis bills will be debated as soon as possible

Poland's Senate (upper house) Speaker Tomasz Grodzki has told PAP that the upper chamber "will debate the anti-crisis package as soon as possible," and added that senators have to get acquainted with what they are to vote on.

Epidemic approaching its peak in Poland - dep health minister

The coronavirus epidemic in Poland is approaching to its peak, though the number of cases will continue to increase, Deputy Health Minister Sławomir Gadomski said on Saturday, adding that the next two weeks will be decisive.

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland rises to 1,436

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland has increased by 47 to reach 1,436, the Ministry of Health said on Saturday morning. The death toll remains at 16.

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