Extended safety rules throughout Poland from March 20

From this Saturday, March 20 to April 9, extended safety rules apply throughout Poland. Hotels, except for workers' hotels, as well as business travel accommodations, must suspend their operations. As indicated, the exact catalog of exceptions along with the required confirmation of a business trip will be included in the regulation.

Additionally, during these three weeks, the activity of shopping malls will be limited. Only grocery stores, pharmacies and drugstores, press salons, bookstores, pet shops, and DIY stores are to be opened there. In shopping malls, they will still be offered, among others hairdressing, optical, banking, laundry services. Also from Saturday, theaters, museums, and art galleries will be closed. However, it will be possible to organize rehearsals and exercises as well as online events. Cinemas will be closed. As emphasized, the ban on screening films also applies to houses and community centers.

At the same time, the activity of the swimming pools was suspended for this period, with the exception of the pools located in entities providing medical activities and for members of the national team. There will be no saunas, solariums, Turkish baths, weight loss salons, casinos. It will also not be possible to use the ski slopes, fitness clubs, gyms, and sports facilities. The latter will be able to operate only for the needs of professional sports and without the participation of the public.

Also for safety reasons, all students in Poland – including grades 1-3 – will learn remotely. The government also recommends working online wherever possible. 

(PAP)