New restrictions in Poland from March 27 to April 9
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“From next Saturday, we are introducing new, more stringent safety rules. They will be in force for the next two weeks,” Adam Niedzielski, the Minister of Health, said.
Large-scale furniture and construction stores (over 2000 sqm) will be closed. Building wholesalers and warehouses will be available to the construction sector. Stricter restrictions will apply in shops, post offices, and other large-area places with more than 100 sqm: Instead of 1 person per 15 sqm from Saturday to April 9, the rule of 1 person per 20 sqm will apply. The above restrictions will also apply to churches and places of religious worship, i.e. 1 person per 20 sqm.
Hairdressing and beauty salons, nurseries and kindergartens (except for children of soldiers, uniforms, medical staff, and the like) will be closed.
The activity of sports facilities is limited to professional sports only.
The government also recommends spending Easter only among the household, but there will be no legal regulations here. The Minister of Health also recommends switching to remote work – also without specific legal solutions.
"We have to expect more and more patients in hospitals in the coming days. Especially in Mazovia and Silesia, where the situation is the worst," Adam Niedzielski added.
In his opinion, the current situation in hospitals reflects the lower number of cases from a few weeks ago. Therefore, in the coming weeks, we can expect a further increase in hospital occupancy and a deterioration in the health care situation.
