New security rules announced by the Government of the Republic of Poland

Exams in June at the earliest

The final exams at schools will be postponed. They will take place at the earliest in June. However, government will inform about specific dates at least 3 weeks before the exam date.

In addition, all schools remain closed until Sunday, April 26. Until then, as before, institutions are required to provide distance learning.

Covering the mouth and nose is mandatory from 16 April

From Thursday, April 16, 2020, there's an obligation to cover the mouth and nose. Everyone in a public place will have to wear a mask, scarf or handkerchief that covers both the mouth and nose. The obligation applies to everyone who is on the streets, in offices, shops or places where services are provided and workplaces.

Until Sunday, April 19, 2020, the following still apply:

• restrictions on movement;
• a ban on going to the street of minors without adult supervision;
• restrictions on religious events - a maximum of 5 people can stay in churches. The rule also applies on Easter nights!
• restrictions on the operation of shopping malls and large-format construction stores;
• rules for using public transport and cars larger than 9 cars;
• suspension of hairdressing, cosmetics, tattooing, etc .;
• no use of parks, forests, beaches, boulevards, promenades and city bikes;
• restaurants closure;
• restrictions on the number of people in stores, at markets and at the post office;
• restrictions on the activities of cultural institutions (in cinemas, theaters, etc.).

Until Sunday, April 26, the following applies:

• closing of schools and universities;
• kindergartens and nurseries;
• closure of passenger air traffic;
• closing of international rail traffic.

Until Sunday, May 3, the following applies:

• closing of borders (the right to cross the Polish border is still held by, among others, Polish citizens, foreigners who are spouses or children of Polish citizens, persons who have the right of permanent or temporary residence in Poland or a work permit);
• mandatory quarantine for persons crossing the border with Poland.

Until further notice:

• restrictions on the organization of mass events and gatherings.

Source: www.gov.pl