COVID - new safety rules in Poland from March 27, 2021

New security rules from March 27 to April 9, 2021.

What will change from Saturday, March 27?

Trade

• Large-format furniture and construction stores with an area of ​​more than 2,000 m2 will be closed.
• Shopping centers and galleries - as they are today - remain closed, with the exception of: grocery stores, pharmacies and drugstores, press salons, bookstores.
• In addition, new people limits will apply in commercial establishments at the market or post office:

1 person per 15 m2 - in shops up to 100 m2,
1 person per 20 m2 - in shops over 100 m2.

Religious worship

From March 27, places of worship will have a new limit of people - there will have to be 20 m2 per 1 person. The obligation to cover the mouth and nose and keep 1.5 m away from other people remains unchanged.

Hairdressing and beauty salons

From March 27, the ban will also cover hairdressing, beauty and cosmetic salons all over Poland.

Nurseries and kindergartens only for medics

For the safety of children and parents, nurseries and kindergartens will be closed. The exception will be the care for children of medical workers and law enforcement (including soldiers, police officers and fire brigades).

Important! Parents will be able to take advantage of the additional care allowance.

Sport - professional only

The activities of sports facilities will be limited to professional sports only. All events can take place without the participation of the public.

Let's stay at home on Easter

The difficult situation related to COVID-19 requires limiting our social activity - also during the upcoming Easter.

If we want to go back to pre-pandemic times, we have to be responsible. During the holidays, we should therefore limit our contacts only to the closest household members, and postpone any meetings to another, more safe time. Much depends on ourselves. Let's take care of ourselves and our family.

Remote work - wherever you can

Online work is recommended nationwide - wherever possible. Remember to keep your distance, disinfect your hands, wear a mask and ventilate the rooms frequently. If you have a mobile phone, ask your relatives to install the STOP COVID ProtegoSafe application, which will notify you about possible contact with an infected person.

Other restrictions - unchanged

The other safety rules still apply:

• Education - students of all grades of primary schools, secondary schools, students of continuing education institutions and vocational training centers, learn remotely.
• Hotels - facilities remain closed (with the exception of, for example, workers' hotels, as well as e.g. for medics, road transport drivers or soldiers).
• Culture - theaters, cinemas, museums and art galleries will still be closed.
• Sport - incl. gyms, fitness clubs, ski slopes, swimming pools, saunas and solariums.

Source: www.gov.pl