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Covid-19 measures in Poland from 28 December

Covid-19 measures in Poland from 28 December

Poland has announced additional COVID-19 restrictions from 28 December until 17 January.

  • Passengers entering Poland on public transport from 28 December must undergo home-quarantine for 10 days (students, amongst others are exempted from this, see https://dziennikustaw.gov.pl/D2020000231601.pdf).
  • There will be a curfew from 19:00 – 06:00 on New Years’ Eve, 31 December;
  • Only essential shops will remain open;
  • Hotels and ski slopes will be closed;
  • Current restrictions in place will also be extended.

The following measures will be extended:

  • Limited places on public transport (50% of seats occupied or 30% of whole area);
  • Restrictions on places of worship - max. 1 pers./15m2;
  • Participation in assemblies – max. 5 people;
  • Gyms, fitness clubs and aquaparks closed;
  • Restriction in stores – max. 1 pers./15m2;
  • Senior hours - Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00;
  • Restaurants closed - takeaway or delivery only;
  • Prohibition of weddings, communions;
  • Prohibition of movement of persons under 16 unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. 

Full information available here: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/przedluzamy-etap-odpowiedzialnosci-i-wprowadzamy-dodatkowe-ograniczenia

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