COVID19 - extension of restrictions until April 25

The government of the Republic of Poland extends the applicable safety rules until April 25, except for hotels that will be closed until May 3.

On April 19, nurseries and kindergartens for all children will be opened. Children and adolescents will also be allowed to participate in sports competitions conducted by the relevant Polish sports association. From next Monday, it will also be possible to do sports in outdoor sports facilities - with the limit of 25 people.

• Hotels - accommodation facilities remain closed until May 3 inclusive. The exceptions are, among others, workers' hotels, as well as accommodation provided as part of some business trips - e.g. medics, drivers performing road transport or soldiers. The exact catalog of exceptions along with the required confirmation of a business trip will be included in the regulation.
• Nurseries and kindergartens - open from April 19 for all children.
• Sport - from April 19, it will be possible for children and youth to participate in sports competitions conducted by the relevant Polish sports association. It will also be possible to do sports in outdoor sports facilities - with a limit of up to 25 people (both children and adolescents, and adults). On the other hand, the activity of other sports facilities (halls, indoor sports fields, etc.) is still limited to professional sports only (as before). All events can take place without the participation of the public. Closed are, among others gyms, fitness clubs, swimming pools, saunas and solariums. Exceptions to the rules are laid down in the regulation.

Other safety rules - unchanged

The existing restrictions are extended until Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Trade - restrictions

• Large-format furniture and construction stores with an area of ​​more than 2,000 m2 will remain closed.
• Shopping centers and malls - as they are today - remain closed, with the exception of: grocery stores, pharmacies and drugstores, press salons, bookstores.

There are person limits 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 - there is a limit of people in places of religious worship - there must 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 - remain closed.

Education - students of all grades of primary schools, secondary schools, students of continuing education institutions and vocational training centers learn remotely.

Culture - theaters, cinemas, museums and art galleries are still closed.

Source: www.gov.pl