NEWS

Announcement No. 1/2021 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 18 January 2021 issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of March 9, 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and combating COVID-19 at Lodz University of Technology

Information procedure for employees, students and doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology in relation to the prevention, counteraction and combat of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

I define the following information obligations for employees, students and doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology in the case of suspected and confirmed SARS-CoV-2 virus infection :

1. For the purposes of this Announcement, the following definitions are introduced:

1) direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology - in the case of an employee - the Rector / Dean / Director / Head of the organizational unit, and in the case of a student / doctoral student, the appropriate Vice-Dean for student affairs;

2) Vice-Dean for Student Affairs - Vice-Dean for student affairs, Director of the college for college students, Director of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology for doctoral students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology and Head of doctoral studies for participants of doctoral studies;

3) close contact :

a) being in close proximity (face to face) at a distance of less than 2 m for more than 15 minutes,

b) staying in the same room for at least 15 minutes,

c) direct physical contact (e.g. shaking hands),

d) direct contact, without protective measures, with the secretions of another person (e.g. touching a used tissue, exposure to a person cough);

4) quarantine - isolation of a healthy person who was exposed to SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, which is imposed by authorized entities, eg the State Sanitary Inspection;

5) isolation - isolation of a person in the event of a positive test for SARS-CoV-2 infection;

6) self-isolation at home - self-isolation of a healthy person at home due to exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, recommended by the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology under the conditions set by them;

7) remote work - performing work specified in the employment contract outside the place of its permanent performance, e.g. at home;

8) distance learning - distance learning in which classes take place at a spatial, and often also time, distance between the teacher and the student. Distance learning methods and techniques are used during distance learning, such as the Internet.

2. Employee / student / doctoral student suspected of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus:

1) an employee / student / doctoral student who suspects that they are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following actions:

a) immediately inform their immediate supervisor at TUL, if possible, without contacting them (by phone and/or e-mail) about the suspected SARS-CoV-2 virus infection

b) stay at home if currently working / studying remotely or go home if currently working / studying stationary and follow the instructions given by the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology,

c) contact your primary care physician for a consultation / medical visit;

2) direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of a person suspected of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately do the following:

a) order the employee / student / doctoral student to undergo a consultation / medical visit as soon as possible,

b) order the employee to work remotely, and if, due to the nature of the work, the employee cannot work remotely, the immediate supervisor is obliged to instruct the employee to self-isolate at home and to minimize contacts (household members) ,

c) order the student / doctoral student to participate only in remote classes.

3. Employee / student / doctoral student whose doctor ordered a test for SARS-CoV-2 infection:

1) an employee / student / doctoral student who has had an appointment / medical consultation and has been referred for the SARS-CoV-2 virus test should immediately perform the following steps:

a) inform the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology by phone and / or post e-mail about the SARS-CoV-2 virus test ordered to them,

b) provide the immediate supervisor at the Lodz University of Technology with information about people they were in close contact with at Lodz University of Technology, with whom he had contact during the 3 days prior to the day the test is ordered,

c) perform a test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus;

2) the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of the person whose doctor ordered the test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following steps:

a) establish a list of employees / students / doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology who are close contacts and notify their immediate superiors that they had contact with the person who was ordered to perform the SARS-CoV-2 virus test,

b) provide information about the employee who was ordered to test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, who is in quarantine and information about whether or not they continued remote work to the e-mail address of the Analysis and Accounts Section akp@adm.p.lodz.pl ,

c) provide information about the person who was ordered to test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the established list of contacts to people from close contact (name, surname, contact telephone number) to the e-mail address of the Crisis Management Centre office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl ;

3) the direct supervisor of a close contact person at Lodz University of Technology should immediately perform the following activities:

a) order an employee who is a close contact person to perform work remotely, and in the event that due to the nature of work it is not possible for the employee to work remotely, the immediate supervisor is obliged to instruct the employee to self-isolate at home and to minimize contacts (household),

b) order the student / doctoral student who is a close contact person to participate only in remote classes,

c) provide information on the transfer of an employee who is a close contact person to remote work / self-isolation to the e-mail address of the Analysis and Accounts Section akp@adm.p.lodz.pl ,

d) provide information about the transfer of an employee / student / doctoral student who is a close contact person to work / distance learning / self-isolation to the e-mail address of the Crisis Management Centre Office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl .

4. Employee / student / doctoral student with a positive test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus:

1) an employee / student / doctoral student who is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (has received a positive test result) should immediately inform the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology by phone and / or e-mail about the positive result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus test and the duration of isolation ;

2) the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of a person with a positive test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following actions:

a) provide information about the positive test result of their employee in isolation to the e-mail address of the Analysis and Accounts Section akp@adm.p.lodz.pl ,

b) provide information about the positive test result of their employee / student / doctoral student in isolation to the e-mail address of the Crisis Management Centre Office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl ,

c) inform the direct supervisors at Lodz University of Technology of close contacts that due to a positive test result, close contacts become people with suspected SARS-CoV-2;

3) the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of close contact persons should immediately inform employees / students / doctoral students who are close contact persons that they become suspected of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus and should perform the necessary actions specified in the procedure presented in this communication starting from point 2;

4) close contact persons at Lodz University of Technology should immediately follow the guidelines set out in the procedure presented in this communication, starting from point 2.

5. Employee / student / doctoral student with a negative test result for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus:

1) an employee / student / doctoral student who is not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (has received a negative test result) should immediately perform the following actions:

a) inform the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology by phone and / or e-mail about the negative result of the test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus,

b) in the absence of health contraindications, return to work / study according to the currently applicable rules;

2) The direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of a person with a negative test result for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following actions:

a) inform the employee / student / doctoral student about returning to work / study under certain rules,

b) provide information about the negative result of the test of their employee / student / doctoral student who was instructed to work / study in the form of remote / self-isolation to the address of the Crisis Management Centre Office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl ,

c) inform the direct superiors at Lodz University of Technology of the close contacts that due to a negative test result, the close contacts may return to work.

3) the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology of close contacts should immediately inform the close contacts about the conditions of returning to work / study;

4) close contacts should immediately return to work / study under the conditions agreed with the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology.

6. Failure to obtain the consent of the immediate supervisor at Lodz University of Technology to perform work in the form of remote work during quarantine or isolation will result in a reduction of remuneration to the amount resulting from the rules for the payment of sick pay to a person in quarantine/isolation.

7. Information procedure for dealing with suspected virus infection SARS-CoV-2 and the finding of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection indicated in this announcement has been presented in the form of a graphic diagram attached to this Announcement.

8. The regulations on the information procedure applicable to employees, students and doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology in relation to the prevention, counteraction and combat of the SARS-CoV-2 virus contained in the Announcement No. 17/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of October 14, 2020, are repealed.

9. The announcement comes into force on January 18, 2021.

The difficult situation in Europe regarding COVID-19 and the still high number of people in hospitals in Poland mean that it is necessary to extend the applicable restrictions related to the pandemic until January 31. The existing security rules regarding the closure or restriction of, for example, certain sectors of the economy, will apply at least until the end of the month.

The most important restrictions related to COVID-19

• It is mandatory to maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters between pedestrians.
• It is necessary to cover the mouth and nose in public places, e.g. on the street, on the bus, in the clinic or in the church.
• The activity of shopping malls is limited - for example, only pharmacies or grocery stores remain open there.
• There is a ban on the operation of stationary restaurants - only delivery and take-out service is possible.
• Hospitality is limited (with exceptions).
• The ski slopes are closed.
• The activities of cultural institutions are suspended, including theaters, cinemas and museums.
• It is forbidden to operate night clubs, discos and other places open to dancing.
• The activities of swimming pools, aqua parks, gyms, clubs and fitness centers are suspended (with exceptions).
• A limited number of people can travel by public transport.
• There is a limit of people in churches - max. 1 person per 15 m2, keeping the distance not less than 1.5 m.
• A maximum of 5 people can take part in a public assembly.
• There are hours for seniors (from Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 12:00).
• It is forbidden to organize weddings, communions, consoles and other celebrations and occasional parties.
• Trade fairs, exhibitions, congresses and conferences may only be held on-line.
• Border crossing and international traffic restrictions apply.

Return of grades 1-3 to schools

There are sanitary guidelines and a schedule for conducting screening tests for SARS-Cov-2 for teachers in grades 1-3 of primary schools. The Ministry of Science and Education held a series of talks with the superintendents of education, the Advisory Board for safety in education, the Chief Sanitary Inspector and the Ministry of Health.

The return of students of grades 1-3 to schools will take place on January 18 under strict sanitary regime. The guidelines are largely based on the records already known from September 2020. Teachers can perform a PCR test to detect coronavirus in sanitary inspection units and at drive thru points. Lists of points and times of sampling from teachers and school staff will be published on the websites of Provincial Sanitary and Epidemiological Stations and County Sanitary and Epidemiological Stations.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is ongoing

We have an effective weapon in the fight against the virus - the vaccine. The difficult time of the pandemic will end with each new person vaccinated. Until a large part of the population is vaccinated against the coronavirus, we will still have to follow basic safety rules.

Currently, our country is in the top 10 in terms of the number of vaccinations performed in the European Union. In Poland, over 200,000 have already been vaccinated. people.

The Chancellery of the Prime Minister has launched the website gov.pl/szczepimysie, where comprehensive and verified information on the vaccine is available. For citizens, there is also a free, 24-hour helpline of the National COVID-19 Immunization Program, available at 989.

source:www.gov.pl

Introduce yourself and tell us about your programme of study

My name is Ilona. I am a Master’s student of Lodz University of Technology. Currently I am studying Management (Zarządzanie). I'm from Ukraine, but I have been living in Poland for almost four years, due to my previous studies which were also at Lodz University of Technology.

Why did you choose Management?

I chose this major, because I wanted to learn more about management, time management, problem solving and how to run a company in general. I really like my professors because of their high competences and individual approach. What I love the most about my faculty is a cooperation with different companies, such as Delia, JTI, DOZ, etc. I really appreciate the opportunity to participate in trainings and learn from such a big companies.

Why Poland and Lodz University of Technology?

Because I have heard a lot of about the university and its high rankings. Also, many of my friends were studying here and Lodz is located perfectly in the heart of Poland, so I can easily travel to any part of Europe. It is also worth mentioning the economic side, Lodz is an optimal city due to the costs of living.
Civil Engineering student

What have you gained thanks to your studies?

First of all, a lot of experience. A lot of new friends. A lot of new knowledge and a lot of changes. My worldview has changed.

Do you enjoy your time here in Lodz?

Yes, I do. I never get bored of this city full of life.

Ilona Kobets from Ukraine

Master in Management (Zarządzanie)

Year of studies: I

Why did you choose Lodz University of Technology and this particular field of study?

My mom had studied here and this is reason why I chose to study at Lodz University of Technology. I was also curious as to where and why she praised this place so much, though I also came because of my major, there are no such field of study in my country and I really wanted to study Business Society and Technology.

What are you most passionate about in your studies?

I tend to be passionate when it comes to Mathematics I truly find interesting and fun to learn.

What do you like most about Poland?

There are a number of things that I enjoy. Mostly I’d say that easy access to move from one place to another. What is more… I truly enjoy the food for example Pierogi.

How would you encourage other candidates to apply to Lodz University of Technology?

I’d tell them that change can be a scary thing but it also encourages you to grow and at the Lodz University of Technology you’ll find plenty of friends. The professors are pretty open so if you have questions about anything, never hesitate they are flexible to your needs.

Why is it worth studying at TUL?

There is diversity of many cultures, students are friendly. The programmes that TUL offers, are very interesting. I personally find the ERASMUS intriguing, because it gives you the opportunity to go and learn other cultures at the same time studying.

What was the most challenging part of your studies?

I had taken a gap year so going back to school while I had forgotten some materials was challenging at the beginning but I picked up the pace.

If you could choose one word to describe your studies…?

Interesting.

Charlize Houdegbe from Rwanda

Business Society and Technology

Year of studies: I

Why did you choose Lodz University of Technology and this particular field of study?

It was a friend who recommended this university to me, and after conducting research, I discovered that it is one of the best technology universities in Poland. The knowledge you gain from this university is on par with a degree, which means you can compete in the global market. The reason I chose this course is simple: I have a passion for business. I want to study it at one of the best universities so that I can acquire the skills necessary to start my own business. 

What exactly do you study?

Gestion et technologie

What do you like most about Poland?

The people

How would you encourage other candidates to apply to Lodz University of Technology?

I will tell them that if you want your future to look brighter, be shaped, elevated, skillful, competitive, and also gain opportunities to meet experts and leading companies who can share with you the skills needed in the market, there is no better place than the Lodz University of Technology.

Why is it worth studying at TUL?

It is worth it because they challenged me and taught me a great lesson in teamwork.

What gives you the greatest satisfaction during your studies?

What gives me satisfaction in my studies is when I know that I am learning new things and understand them.

If you could choose one word to describe your studies, what word would you use?

New Years Eve on new rules

New Year's Eve is a special day of the year. Each of us wants to spend it with friends and family. In the current situation however, all types of events and gatherings create extremely dangerous conditions for further transmission of the coronavirus. Consequently, they are very dangerous for us and our loved ones. Therefore, stay at home and do not organize parties and social meetings outside of the household. Like many other European countries, Poland also introduces restrictions on this day. From December 31, 2020 to January 1, 2021, from 7 pm to 6 am, movement is prohibited throughout the country. The exception will be, among others, necessary official activities and other activities indicated in the regulation.

New security rules - from December 28 to January 17

The liability phase is extended and additional restrictions are introduced. All this to stop COVID-19 transmission and get back to normal as soon as possible. The new safety rules will apply from December 28, 2020 to January 17, 2021, i.e. until the end of the school break. What will change?

• Another limitation in the functioning of shopping malls - remain open: grocery stores, shops with books and newspapers, drugstores, pharmacies, hairdressing and beauty salons, as well as free-standing large-area furniture stores
• Limiting the functioning of hotels - available to uniformed services, medics, patients of specialized hospitals, COS centers. Staff hotels are also an exception.
• Closed ski slopes
• Sports infrastructure available only as part of professional sports
• 10-day quarantine for people coming to Poland with organized transport

The existing rules and restrictions are extended:

• It is forbidden to move under the age of 16 without the care of a parent or legal guardian from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm (day camps are an exception)
• Restrictions on public transport:

- 50% of the number of seats, or

- 30% of all seating and standing positions, while at least 50% of the seats are vacant in the vehicle.

• Restrictions in places of religious worship - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Participation in meetings - max. 5 people
• Ban on weddings, communions and parties
• Closed gyms, fitness clubs and aquaparks
• Restriction in shops - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Hours for seniors - from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 pm
• Closed restaurants. Meals only to take away or delivery
• Nurseries and kindergartens remain unchanged
• Hairdressing and beauty salons operate in a sanitary regime

Other restrictions that were in force are extended.

Healthy and safe Christmas

There is Christmas before us, which has always been a time of meetings with family and friends. This year, however, will differ from those from previous years. The coming days are a test of responsibility for all. Let's make waiting for COVID-19 vaccinations safe for us and our loved ones. Follow the applicable restrictions - spend the holidays with your household members, do not organize large meetings. Please note that there is a limit to the number of guests you can invite - this is a maximum of 5 guests in total, except for permanent residents.

Source: www.gov.pl

Introduce yourself and tell us about your program of study.

My name is Valeriia Balatska. I'm a first year student and I am from Ukraine. I'm studying Information Technology. In our course, we are focusing on the programming. Also we are studying about the computer architecture, algorithms and data structures. There is quite a lot of Math and Physics, so overall it's a really good course.

What is the most interesting for you?

For me personally, the most engaging subject is programming itself, because I enjoy the process of coding and find great satisfaction in seeing the results.

Why did you choose Poland and Lodz University of Technology? 

I chose Poland because nowadays Poland is a country which evolves at the extreme rate, and I choose this university based on the excellent reviews I heard. Also TUL offers various interesting programs, and the mobility semester particularly caught my interest as I was exploring what university offers. I just love how engaging the student life here is -  a lot of different interesting activities.

Have you already chosen the destination of your mobility? 

I'm not sure yet, but probably Germany or maybe Switzerland somewhere there.

What have you gained thanks to your studies?

It has been not a long period of time, but I can already say that I feel like I'm more flexible. The first week of university has been dynamic, we had various team-building projects that allowed me to interact with many new people, making the start of university life smoother. Also, I feel that my professional skills are growing even though it's been only two months of studies. I am excited about the knowledge I've gained so far.

And do you enjoy your time here?

Yes, absolutely. This is a really lively city with a soul.

Valeriia Balatska from Ukraine

Information Technology

Year of studies: I

The adventure of studying biotechnology is one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
I can discover the biological processes used on an industrial scale.
-student of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences
Piotr Krzyżanowski

First of all: biotechnology

What do we associate the term Biotechnology with? Certainly with the dynamic development of such fields as genetic engineering, medicine, environmental protection, agriculture or computer science... Are you thinking about starting studies that are related to science? Do you want to explore and discover biological processes that are used on an industrial scale and take up active work in a laboratory under the guidance of the best-qualified people with many years of experience?

My first association - Lodz University of Technology! Taking up studies at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences was so far one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

You're probably wondering: Am I sure I can manage? Is it surely the right choice? I had the same concerns as you. I was wondering if the career path I want to take is definitely the right one, taking into account that in high school I was in a class with a strictly humanistic profile. The beginnings are always difficult, but it is common knowledge that hard work always brings fruitful results, so it is worth taking a risk!

My first day in college

Being on my first day at university I felt slightly lost and unsure. I think that all the people sitting in the same room as me that day had similar feelings. However, being in our faculty more and more, I liked it more and more. If I were to go back in my memory to all the subjects that were in the program, then at this point I can say that everything I learned had some kind of explanation and was used in later years in subsequent courses. It was hard with some subjects... really hard... but we all managed to do it. The lecturers at our university have an individual and respectful approach to each student and are always there to help when we have a problem. If there anything you don't understand – talk to the lecturer during office hours! They will be happy to explain it to you again.

What is best for me?

Surely it is knowledge. Not only content-related but also practical. Hundreds of hours spent in the laboratory, which have made me precise, methodical, and prepared me for later work in my profession, these are the most valuable things you can get by studying biotechnology. Studying biotechnology is a well-planned and balanced curriculum, discussing and implementing state-of-the-art technologies during classes, and a wide range of optional classes. In addition, you can choose an interesting specialization that will allow you to decide on your future job profile.

What after graduation?

There are so many possibilities that it would be difficult to replace them, so if you feel that you will prove yourself as a Biotechnologist, do not hesitate and submit an application!

P.S. We have delicious food in the faculty canteen :)

A showcase of the field of study:

Studying biotechnology is one of the best decisions I have ever made. This course is a well-planned and balanced curriculum, discussing and implementing the latest technologies during classes, and a wide range of additional classes. Hundreds of hours spent in the laboratory, which have made me precise, methodical, and prepared me for my future career, are the most valuable things you can get by studying biotechnology. You can also choose an interesting specialization that will allow you to decide on the profile of your future work. If you feel that you will prove yourself in the role of a biotechnologist, do not hesitate and submit an application to the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences.

Piotr Krzyżanowski

As part of the work on combating CVID-19, the Government of the Republic of Poland prepared three draft regulations on restrictions, orders and bans in connection with the occurrence of the epidemic. These are three variants of restrictions that will be applied depending on the development of the situation. They concern:

• the so-called the accountability stage (it will be valid from November 28 to December 27),
• the stabilization stage, i.e. the return to the division of Poland into three new zones - red, yellow and green (from December 28 at the earliest - depending on the epidemic situation),
• national quarantine (which will be introduced as a last resort, when it will be necessary to immediately and drastically reduce the transmission of the virus in society).

Responsibility stage - from November 28 to December 27

Shops in shopping malls with a sanitary regime

The persistently high number of COVID-19 cases does not allow for far-reaching lifting of restrictions and limitations. From November 28, however, the possibility of shops and services in shopping centers and retail parks will be restored under strict sanitary regime.

There will be a limit of people in shops and shopping malls - a maximum of 1 person. on 15 m2. Remember that in public spaces you have to cover your nose and mouth. When entering the store, disinfect your hands or use protective gloves during all shopping.

Winter holidays from 4 to 17 January
The study break across the country will last from January 4 to January 17, 2021 and will replace the previous winter holidays. However, this year's holiday will be different from the others. Children and youth will stay at home due to the prohibition of organizing trips for winter holidays.

The government supports the tourism industry. Entrepreneurs who operate in the winter tourism industry can also count on help. They will receive compensation to help ease the effects of the crisis.

Other rules and limitations - responsibility stage

Moving

• distance of 1.5 m from other people;
• restrictions on the movement of children and adolescents under 16 years of age. From Monday to Friday (on school days), from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, they can move only with a parent or legal guardian.

Cultural events and cinemas

• Activity suspended

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 15m2
• obligation to keep a distance of min. 1.5 m from other people and covering nose and mouth.

Meetings and events

• The meeting may be attended by max. 5 people.
• Events organized at home - with the participation of max. 5 people. This limit does not apply to people who live together.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Ban on organization

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Activity suspended

Education

• Remote learning for students of all grades of primary and secondary school.

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Hours for seniors - from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00

Hotels

• Suspended activity, except for business guests, athletes and medics

Gastronomy

• Only "to take" and "to deliver"

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Functioning in a sanitary regime - min. 1.5 m distance between stations

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Activity suspended

Competition and sporting events

• Without audience participation

From December 28, the stabilization stage - depending on the epidemic situation, a gradual return to the red, yellow and green zones is possible

When the number of cases decreases, there will be a return to the division into zones: red - voivodeships with the highest number of patients, yellow and green - voivodeships with the lowest number of patients. What rules will apply in the zones?

RED ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 19 thousand

Moving

• distance of 1.5 m from other people;
• restrictions on the movement of children and adolescents under 16 years of age. From Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 16:00, they can move only with a parent.

Cultural events and cinemas

• 25 percent seats occupied by the audience - when every fourth seat is made available in the audience, alternate rows.

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 15m2
• obligation to keep a distance of min. 1.5 m from other people and covering nose and mouth.

Meetings 

• The meeting may be attended by max. 5 people.
• The distance between gatherings cannot be less than 100 m.
• Events organized at home - with the participation of max. 5 people. This limit does not apply to people who live together.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Ban on organization

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Activity suspended

Education

• Students of primary school grades 1-3 - full-time education

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Hours for seniors - from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00

Hotels

• Suspended activity, except for business guests, athletes and medics

Gastronomy

• Only for takeout and delivery

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Functioning in a sanitary regime - min. 1.5 m distance between stations

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Activity suspended

Competition and sporting events

• Without audience participation;

YELLOW ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 9.4 thousand

Moving

• No restrictions

Cultural events and cinemas

• 25 percent seats occupied by the audience - when every fourth seat is made available in the audience, alternate rows.

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 7m2

Meetings 

• The meeting may be attended by max. 25 people.
• The distance between gatherings cannot be less than 100 m.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Limiting the number of guests - max. 50 people

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Limited number of people - max. 1 person / 7m2

Education

• Hybrid teaching

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 7m2

Hotels

• Activity without limits

Gastronomy

• Open from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• No restrictions

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Gyms and fitness clubs - 1 person / 7m2
• Aquaparks - max. 50 percent occupancy

Competition and sporting events

• 25 percent seats taken by the audience

GREEN ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 3.8 thousand

Moving

• No restrictions

Cultural events and cinemas

• 50 percent seats taken by the audience

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 100% of the number of seats, either
• 50% of all seats and standing places

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 4m2

Meetings

• The meeting may be attended by max. 100 people.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Limiting the number of guests - max. 100 people

Trade fairs and events

• Limiting the number of participants - max. 1 person / 4m2

Theme parks

• Limited number of people - max. 1 person / 4m2

Education

• Hybrid teaching

Shops and shopping malls

• Activity without limits

Hotels

• Activity without limits

Gastronomy

• Activity without limits

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Activity without limits

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Gyms and fitness clubs - 1 person / 7m2
• Aquaparks - max. 50 percent occupancy

Competition and sporting events

• 50 percent seats taken by the audience

Have you already had COVID-19? Donate your plasma and become an honorary donor

If you have had COVID-19 and have recovered, plasma from your blood can be of great help to other patients who are struggling with the disease. Plasma can be collected from people:

• at the age of 18 - 65 who have had SARS-CoV-2 infection,
• after recovery, at least 28 days have passed since symptoms disappeared or 18 days after the end of isolation,
• after meeting the basic eligibility criteria for blood donors specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Health of September 11, 2017 on the conditions for collecting blood from candidates for blood donors and blood donors (Journal of Laws of 2017, item 1741).

Important! Plasma can be donated at the earliest 28 days after recovery from confirmed previous COVID-19 disease or 18 days after the end of isolation.

Do you meet these conditions? Donate your plasma and become an honorary donor! You will help others and you will gain:

• 2 days off from work
• discount for rail and city transport
• medical consultation package - cardiologist, neurology, pulmonologist, etc.

Source: www.gov.pl

Announcement No. 20/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 12 November 2020

Announcement issued on the basis of the Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 9 March 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and control of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at Lodz University of Technology.

In connection with the government's decisions to take the necessary measures in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 virus, on the basis of: Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 6 November 2020 amending the Regulation on the establishment of certain restrictions, orders and prohibitions in connection with the occurrence of a state of epidemic (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1972) introducing from 7 to 29 November 2020 a restriction on the operation of public and scientific libraries, (https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/zasady-organizacji-zajec-na-uczelniach-w-z…) The operation of the TUL Library and its branches is suspended from 14 November 2020 to 29 November 2020, with the exception of services provided remotely as follows:

1. From 14 November 2020 (Saturday), the Library's office hours are cancelled. Ordering and borrowing books from the library and its branches is suspended. Books already ordered can be picked up in the library on Monday November 16, 2020 from 10:00-13:00.

2. Books can be returned only via the returns box located outside the Main Library - building B22. The returned books will be removed from the reader's account on the following day between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Returns of books borrowed in the branch libraries are made through the returns box in the Main Library. 3. Clearance slips will be signed after sending them by e-mail to oou@lib.p.lodz.pl, provided that the borrowed books are returned.

4. Fees for overdue books are suspended.

5. The open areas of the Library and its branches remain closed.

6. Electronic orders are introduced for scans of necessary fragments of materials from printed collections of the Library. Accepting orders for scans of materials should be sent to oou@lib.p.lodz.pl between 9:00-14:00 Monday to Friday. Orders placed after 2 p.m. or during holidays will be processed on the next working day.

7. Information about services, procedures and scientific information will be provided only in a remote form by telephone 42 631-20-73 between 9:00 and 14:00, by e-mail oou@lib.p.lodz.pl or opi@lib.p.lodz.pl,communicators: Messenger via Facebook, "Ask the librarian" - available from the main page of the Library from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 21:00 and on Saturdays between 10:00 and 14:00.

8. Remote use of the electronic collections of the TUL Library made available by ŁRBC CYBRA http://cybra.lodz.pl/dlibra, the Repository of TUL Employee publications CYRENA http://repozytorium.p.lodz.pl/ , purchased electronic source services http://bg.p.lodz.pl/wykaz-zrodel is encouraged.

9. Applications for bibliometric analyses should be submitted only by e-mail to oze@lib.p.lodz.pl.

10. Further information will be provided in subsequent announcements.

11. This announcement comes into force on November 12, 2020 and is effective from November 14, 2020 to November 29, 2020.