Changes in the COVID-19 restrictions from February 1st

The Polish Minister of Health Adam Niedzielski informed that from Monday, February 1st, there will be slight changes in the regulations due to the spread of the COVID-19.

What are the changes from February 1st?

• Shops in shopping malls are allowed to be opened in compliance with the sanitary regime
• Art galleries and museums will be able to work
• Abolition of the senior hours operating from Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM

The following changes are effective from December 28th, they remain unchanged at least until February 1st:

• Hotels are available only to medical services and patients of specialized hospitals
• Ski slopes are closed. Sports infrastructure is available only for professional sportsmen
• All people coming to Poland by public transport must undergo a 10-day quarantine (from January 23rd, people with a negative COVID-19 test result are an exception)
• A maximum of five people may attend meetings
• Ban on the organization of weddings and consoles
• Gyms, fitness clubs, and water parks are closed
• Restaurants and bars are closed, and meals can only be taken out
• Distance learning in grades 4-8 of primary schools, secondary schools, technical schools, and colleges (with exceptions)
• Nurseries and kindergartens remain unchanged
• Shops and churches can accommodate a maximum of one person per 15 square meters of room

Stay healthy and safe!

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