Safety rules loosened in May.
Following decline in COVID-19 cases recently, Polish government decided to ease a number of restrictions. The government set out a roadmap for the days ahead. Schedule is subject to change, should infections be on a rise.
Preliminary schedule for May
Since May 1
Unified rules Poland-wide – open hairdressers and beauty parlours.
Sports – it is possible to practice sports in outdoor facilities, limitations apply:
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limit – up to 50 people
Sports – it is possible to practice sports in indoor facilities and swimming pools observing the following rules:
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organized groups of children and teenagers
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate for a facility
Since May 4
Culture – open art galleries and museums:
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limit one person for every 15 m2
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operating in strict sanitary regime
Trade – open DIY stores, furniture stores, shopping malls
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limit one person for every 15 m2
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operating in strict sanitary regime
Religious worship – services are limited to:
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1 person for every 15 m2
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recommendation for holding masses in the open air
Education – primary school:
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stationary education for grades 1-3
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operating in the strict sanitary regime – i.e. ventilating classrooms during breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends
SINCE MAY 8
Hotels – open for guests:
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate per a facility
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closed restaurants and wellness area
SINCE MAY 15
wearing masks in the open air – lifting the obligation:
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If the infection rate per 100,000 persons will fall below 15 – it will be possible to lift the obligation to wear masks in the open air.
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The obligation to cover the nose and mouth with a mask in closed rooms will remain in force.
Outdoor gastronomy (in the open air) – open restaurant gardens:
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operating in the strict sanitary regime – including safe distance between tables and limit of people sitting at the table
Culture – open outdoor theatres and cinemas:
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate
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operating in the strict sanitary regime
Special outdoor events – the possibility of organizing, among others weddings and Holy Communions:
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limit up to 25 people
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operating in the strict sanitary regime – i.e. safe distance between tables and limit of people sitting at the table (the same regulation as in the case of outdoor gastronomy)
Education – primary and secondary schools:
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hybrid learning for grades 4-8 of primary school
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hybrid learning for grades 1-4 of secondary school
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operating in the strict sanitary regime: i.e. ventilating classrooms during class breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends
Sport – doing sports in indoor sports facilities:
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up to 25 % of the occupancy rate for spectators
SINCE 29 MAY
indoor gastronomy – open restaurants:
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate per facility
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operating in the strict sanitary regime – safe distance between tables and limit of people sitting at the table
Special indoor events – the possibility of organizing i.e. weddings and Holy Communions receptions:
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limit up to 50 people
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operating in the strict sanitary regime – i.e. safe distance between tables and limit of people sitting at the table (the same regulation as in the case of indoor gastronomy)
Culture – open cinemas and theatres
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate for facility
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operating in the strict sanitary regime
Sport – doing sports in indoor sports facilities and swimming pools:
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facilities open for everybody
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up to 50 % of the occupancy rate for facility (incl. spectators)
Sport – doing sports at gyms, fitness clubs, tanning salons:
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limit one person for every 15m2
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operating in the strict sanitary regime
Education – primary and secondary schools:
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stationary learning for every student
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operating in the strict sanitary regime: incl. ventilating classrooms during class breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends
Schedule for COVID-19 vaccination slots:
April 28 – born in 1978-1979,
April 29 – born in 1980-1981,
April 30 – born in 1982-1983,
May 1 – born in 1984-1985,
May 3 – born in 1986-1987,
May 4 – born in 1988-1989,
May 5 – born in 1990-1991,
May 6 – born in 1992-1993,
May 7 – born in 1994-1996,
May 8 – born in 1997-1999,
May 9 – born in 2000-2003
Until May 9, all persons over the age of 18 will have an e-referral issued. This means that after May 9, every adult will be able to register for vaccination. Do not hesitate and get vaccinated against COVID-19!
More information about vaccination and schedules may be found at www.gov.pl/szczepimysie
