No data shows threat to life and health of postal voting: ministry

“We have no data that postal voting is dangerous to life and health. In mid-April, I will present data and recommendations, also after obtaining an epidemic analysis prepared by the Chief Sanitary Inspector,” Minister of Health Łukasz Szumowski said in an interview.

He also added that postal voting took place in various countries, e.g. in Bavaria. In addition, some conclusions can be drawn based on ongoing sales via mail order.

On Monday evening, the lower chamber of the Polish parliament (Sejm) adopted a law according to which the presidential election in 2020 will be conducted only by postal vote. It has now arrived in the higher chamber (Senate), which has 30 days to take a position on it.

As deputy director of the Senate Information Center Anna Godzwon said on Tuesday, it is not yet known when the chamber will deal with the bill. The next Senate meeting is scheduled for May 13-14 this year.

(PAP)