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Poland - Population: 37,887,768
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-06-19 Limit public gatherings Football fans able to return to the stadiums... Government
2020-06-17 Economic measures Exemption for small firms from corporate income tax... Polish Press Agency
2020-06-16 Strengthening the public health system PLN 250 million for the safety of staff and elderly patients... Government
2020-06-16 Other public health measures enforced Free personal protection equipment for members of precinct electoral commissions... Government
2020-06-12 Border closure  Poland re-opening the national border with Lithuania... Government
2020-06-07 Economic measures Additional care allowance for children up to 8... Social Security Office
2020-06-06 Closure of businesses and public services Hotels will be able to open their swimming pools, gyms and fitness clubs... Government
2020-06-01 Domestic travel restrictions Domestic flights resumed... Government
2020-06-01 Schools closure  All school children may return for consultations... U.S. Embassy Poland
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings All gatherings and events can now be attended by up to 150 people ... Government
2020-05-30 Closure of businesses and public services Hotel bars and restaurants may now be opened and serve meals to the guests.... Government
2020-05-30 Limit public gatherings No more restrictions on the number of people per m2 apply for religious masses anymore... Government
2020-05-30 Requirement to wear protective gear in public It's required to wear face masks inside religious buildings and temples... Government
2020-05-30 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Person limit for funerals lifted to 150 persons... Government
2020-05-25 Schools closure  Universities allowed to reopen where remote teaching is not possible and for didactic classes ... Government
2020-05-23 Domestic travel restrictions Resumption of flights domestically... Government
2020-05-23 International flights suspension Resumption of some selected flights internationally... Government
2020-05-20 Strengthening the public health system Postponement of the date of the qualification procedure for specialized training for physiotherapist... Government
2020-05-18 Closure of businesses and public services Services of beauticians and hairdressers are allowed to resume... Government
2020-05-18 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Where possible, wearing of masks mandatory for opened services (hairdresser's and in the beauty salo... Government
2020-05-18 Limit public gatherings For a religious mass or other rite, there must be 10 m2 per participant (down from 15m2)... Government
2020-05-18 Schools closure  Post-secondary schools as well as early development support and special care schools to reopen... Government
2020-05-17 Curfews Children under the age of 13 will be able to leave the house without adult supervision... Government
2020-05-16 Border closure  People crossing the border for business are exempted from the 14 day quarantine... Government
2020-05-15 Awareness campaigns Podcasts on the economic crisis shield with information for business owners and employers launched... Social Security Institution
2020-05-14 Awareness campaigns Reminder to the general public about the diversity of psychological and psychotherapeutic offers (mo... Government
2020-05-12 Border checks  Extension until 12th June: checks at all borders (Germany, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Slovaki... Government
2020-05-12 Awareness campaigns Reminder that despite reopening the individual responsibility is still key... Government
2020-05-11 Testing policy People in home quarantine may get tested on 12th day of quarantine, provided that they have a car al... Government
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services Resumption of medical examinations... Social Security Institution
2020-05-06 Schools closure  Kindergarten to reopen, under strict hygiene measures... Polish News Agency
2020-05-05 Strengthening the public health system Guidance on uptaking "balance examinations" of children during COVID-19... Government
2020-05-04 Strengthening the public health system Medical rehabilitation services taken up again... Polish News Agency
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings Recreational sport allowed, with person limits depending on sports... Polish News Agency
2020-05-04 Isolation and quarantine policies Residents who regularly cross the border for working or studying in neighbouring countries no longer... International SOS
2020-05-04 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Any visitors to the ZUS branches, that are newly reopening, need to wear face mask... Social Insurance Institut
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services Social Insurance Institut is restoring standard customer service at ZUS branches under strict hygien... Social Insurance Institut
2020-05-03 Economic measures Extension until 24th May: additional care allowance for another period... Polish Social Insurance Institution
2020-04-26 Economic measures Extension until 3rd May: period of additional care allowance ... Social Insurance Institut
2020-04-24 Schools closure  Extended until 24th May... Polish Press Agency
2020-04-23 Strengthening the public health system Training and examination deadlines for various health professionals extended... Government
2020-04-21 Other public health measures enforced Distribution of masks and disinfectants to pharmacies... Government
2020-04-20 Closure of businesses and public services Parks and forests will reopen (playgrounds to still keep closed)... Government
2020-04-20 Limit public gatherings Maximum number of persons permitted at places of religious worship will be increased to 1 person per... Government
2020-04-20 Curfews Persons aged 13 and above will be allowed to move around without being accompanied by an adult.... Government
2020-04-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Persons aged 13 and above will be allowed to move around without being accompanied by an adult.... Government
2020-04-20 Awareness campaigns For the synergies and risks of heart disease and COVID-19... Government
2020-04-20 Public services closure  Parks and forests will reopen (playgrounds to still keep closed)... Government
2020-04-18 Strengthening the public health system Resumption of general vaccination programs... Government
2020-04-18 Other public health measures enforced Resumption of general vaccination programs... Government
2020-04-17 Economic measures Anti-crisis shield 2.0 with additional economic measures launched; including benefits payments, cont... Government
2020-04-17 Strengthening the public health system Examinations for physicians to renew their license postponed... Government
2020-04-16 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face coverings are mandatory when walking in public.... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-14 Strengthening the public health system Telehealth system launched for persons suspecting a coronavirus infection... Government
2020-04-13 Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants, pubs, night clubs and casinos are closed.... International SOS
2020-04-09 Limit public gatherings Extension until further notice: All public gatherings, events, and reunions are banned. No gathering... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Schools closure  Extension until 26th April... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Strengthening the public health system Sickness and care allowances for persons who perform a medical profession - from 1 April 2020 on pre... Ministry of Social Security
2020-04-09 Border closure  Extension until 26th April: Limitations in foreigners entering the country... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 26th April: mandatory quarantine for arriving persons (with exemptions)... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Curfews Extension until 19th April: Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed outside without a parent or g... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 International flights suspension Extension until 26th April: International air travel suspended... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 26th April: mandatory quarantine for arriving persons (with exemptions)... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Public services closure  Extension until 19th April: closure of restaurants, entertainment and cultural institutions, parks a... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-09 Closure of businesses and public services Extension until 19th April: closure of restaurants, entertainment and cultural institutions, parks a... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-04-08 Economic measures Poland's Monetary Policy Council cuts interest rates... Polish Press Agency
2020-04-08 Awareness campaigns Mobile app to counter mis-information developed... Polish Press Agency
2020-04-03 Economic measures Additional PLN 100 billion (4.5 percent of GDP) liquidity program for micro, small/medium, and large... International Monetary Fund
2020-04-02 Visa restrictions visas, temporary resident permits, and work permits which would have expired during the Epidemic Sta... U.S.Embassy in Poland
2020-04-02 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Single-use gloves mandatory during shopping... U.S.Embassy in Poland
2020-04-02 Strengthening the public health system Limitation of sales of Arechin and Plaquenil medicinal products... Government
2020-04-01 General recommendations Recommendations for nurses, midwives and dentists in the dealing with patients disemminated ... Government
2020-04-01 Economic measures Suspension of job seeking requirements for the unemployed... Ministry of Social Security
2020-03-31 Public services closure  Public parks are being closed... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-31 Economic measures Extension of previously established care allowed period and extending rights to parents with childre... Ministry of Social Security
2020-03-31 Closure of businesses and public services Public parks are being closed... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-26 General recommendations Recommendations for employers to protect their employees and public health... Government
2020-03-25 Economic measures Extensive support: reduction of rent for businesses, liquidity support, co-financing of employees, t... Ministry of Social Security
2020-03-24 Limit public gatherings All public gatherings, events, and reunions are banned. Groups of only two people will be allowed ... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-24 Curfews Minors under age 18 are not allowed outside on their own without a parent or guardian... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-24 Partial lockdown People are not allowed to leave their home, apart for essential matters, including any kind of work... Government
2020-03-24 Closure of businesses and public services Public transport will continue to operate, but no more than half of the available seats may be taken... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-24 Public services closure  Public transport will continue to operate, but no more than half of the available seats may be taken... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-23 Changes in prison-related policies Extension of a programme under which some prisoners are allowed to serve their sentence at home to h... Global Detention Project
2020-03-18 Economic measures Additional loans for micro-firms ... International Monetary Fund
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions Cancellation of all visa appointments... Government
2020-03-15 Border closure  New restrictions on foreigners entering Poland have been introduced on all borders (land, air, and s... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-15 Border checks  on the borders between Poland and EU countries, from March 15 to March 24, 2020... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-15 Economic measures Sickness benefit for people under quarantine... Social Security
2020-03-14 Closure of businesses and public services Places of worship closed... Government
2020-03-14 Public services closure  Including entertainment places, bars, restaurant, places of worship and alike (list provided)... Government
2020-03-13 International flights suspension From March 15th... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-13 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Polish citizens and foreigners with permission to work and reside in Poland who return from abroad w... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-13 Isolation and quarantine policies Polish citizens and foreigners with permission to work and reside in Poland who return from abroad w... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-13 State of emergency declared Introduction of epidemic threat status... Government
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings Until March 25th... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-12 Schools closure  Until March 25th... U.S. Embassy in Poland
2020-03-10 Surveillance and monitoring Police is following-up and supporting people quarantined due to being suspected cases... Government
2020-03-09 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Including collecting information of suspected cases... Government
2020-02-25 General recommendations If returning from the area of ​​northern Italy (regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Emilia R... Government
2020-01-31 Strengthening the public health system Preparation of laboratory capacity in line with WHO recommendation... Government
1970-01-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 9th May: mandatory quarantine for arriving persons (with exemptions)... U.S. Embassy in Poland
1970-01-01 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Maximum 50 persons to attend funerals ... Government
1970-01-01 Economic measures Care allowance for parents of children <8 years increased and easier access... Government
1970-01-01 International flights suspension Extension until 9th May: International air travel suspended... U.S. Embassy in Poland
1970-01-01 Strengthening the public health system Suspension of general vaccination programs until 18th April... Government
1970-01-01 Border closure  Extension until 9th May: Limitations in foreigners entering the country... U.S. Embassy in Poland
1970-01-01 Schools closure  School exams across levels will be taken... U.S. Embassy in Poland
1970-01-01 General recommendations Recommendation to avoid all unnecessary travel... Government
1970-01-01 Other public health measures enforced Suspension of general vaccination programs until 18th April... Government
1970-01-01 Domestic travel restrictions Domestic flights are suspended... International SOS
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