Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings restrictions regarding: fairs and congresses, sports and cultural events, gastronomy, sanatoriums, weddings will return in the poviats with the highest increase in infections. - Introduce additional rigors in 19 poviats with the highest increase in infections, in the Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie, Lódzkie, Podkarpackie and Swietokrzyskie voivodships
2020-08-06		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions restrictions regarding transport in 19 poviats with the highest increase in infections, in the Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie, Lódzkie, Podkarpackie and Swietokrzyskie voivodships
2020-08-06		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public restrictions regarding obligation to wear masks in 19 poviats with the highest increase in infections, in the Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie, Lódzkie, Podkarpackie and Swietokrzyskie voivodships
2020-08-03		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public August 3, police are conducting random compliance checks in shops and other public, indoor spaces to ensure that people are wearing face coverings. People not following face covering requirements may be fined. You may be fined up to 30,000 PLN for violating any movement restrictions.
2020-07-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures If you have entered into a civil law contract and the contract has not been concluded or there has been a limitation in its implementation due to a downtime in conducting business as a result of COVID-19, apply to ZUS through your client or ordering party for a parking benefit that will compensate you for the loss of income.
2020-07-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures National governement double funds to local governments for Covid-19 counterfitting fund.
2020-07-17		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings As of July 17, the restrictions on the size of public gatherings have been lifted. Groups of more than 150 people are allowed, but participants must follow social distancing and face covering requirements.
2020-07-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Pursuant to the regulations, insured parents of children under the age of 8 who do not have a certificate of disability or need special education are entitled to an additional care allowance in the case of: 1) closure due to COVID-19 of a nursery, children’s club, kindergarten, school or other facility attended by the child, but also in the event of opening these facilities during COVID-19, if the parent takes personal care of the child; 2) the inability to provide care by a nanny (link to external website) or the inability to provide care by a day caregiver (link to external website) due to COVID-19.
2020-07-08		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system A modern Computed Tomography Laboratory has been established at the University Center of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia. The new equipment found its way there thanks to EU funds from the Ministry of Health, allocated to the fight against Covid-19. The cost of the new investment is over PLN 3.2 million.
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All travelers who are permitted to enter Poland, except for the categories mentioned below, must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Except EU
2020-06-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 1) Waiver of charging interest for late payment for receivables for the period from January 2020. 2) Relief in the payment of premiums without extension fee - postponement of the payment date or distribution of payment due to premiums into installments.
2020-06-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures A standstill benefit for people running a business
2020-06-19		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Football fans able to return to the stadiums
2020-06-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Exemption for small firms from corporate income tax
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Free personal protection equipment for members of precinct electoral commissions
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PLN 250 million for the safety of staff and elderly patients
2020-06-12		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Poland re-opening the national border with Lithuania
2020-06-11		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 16th June: International flights suspended
2020-06-11		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 12th June: Border crossing limitations
2020-06-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional care allowance for children up to 8
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels will be able to open their swimming pools, gyms and fitness clubs
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Gyms, swimming pools, fitness clubs and dance clubs opened
2020-06-05		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Maximum 50 persons to attend funerals
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All gatherings and events can now be attended by up to 150 people
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Domestic flights resumed
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  All school children may return for consultations
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks are no longer required in open spaces
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings No more restrictions on the number of people per m2 apply for religious masses anymore
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings New 150 person limit also applies to sport events and practises
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotel bars and restaurants may now be opened and serve meals to the guests.
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Person limit for funerals lifted to 150 persons
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public It’s required to wear face masks inside religious buildings and temples
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Schools closure  Universities allowed to reopen where remote teaching is not possible and for didactic classes
2020-05-25		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 7th June: Limitations in foreigners entering the country (even transit is banned)
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Schools closure  Preschools and elementary schools can open for childcare and high schoolers may return for exams
2020-05-23		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Resumption of some selected flights internationally
2020-05-23		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Resumption of flights domestically
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Postponement of the date of the qualification procedure for specialized training for physiotherapists
2020-05-19		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 12th June: Foreigners banned from entering the country even for transit purposes, with exemptions though
2020-05-19		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 23rd May: International flights suspended
2020-05-19		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Public transport is only allowed to operate at reduced capacity (30-50%) to ensure distance between passengers
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Where possible, wearing of masks mandatory for opened services (hairdresser’s and in the beauty salon)
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing of masks and gloves by chefs and catering staff (customers do not need to wear protective gear)
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings For a religious mass or other rite, there must be 10 m2 per participant (down from 15m2)
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Increase limits of number of people who can practice at open sports facilities to 14 +2 trainers (stadiums, sport fields, jumps, skate parks) and up to 22 persons +4 coaches (in open full-size football fields)
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Schools closure  Post-secondary schools as well as early development support and special care schools to reopen
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Schools closure  Educational classes in grades 1-3 of primary school
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Schools closure  Consultations with teachers in schools for high school graduates
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Services of beauticians and hairdressers are allowed to resume
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurant, cafe, bar, as well as in a shopping center (in a separate gastronomic space) are allowed to reopen (both outdoors and indoors)
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Passenger limit in public transport is being lifted
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Resumption of organization of classes in closed facilities (with person limits per m2 from 12-32 people depending on size)
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Resumption of cultural institutions/activities: outdoor cinema activities (including car cinemas), work on film sets (including sanitary regulations), resumption of phonographic and audiovisual recordings in cultural institutions, individual classes at art colleges
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Institutions and facilities with accommodation and care and educational activities will be opened (youth hostels, sports centers or community centers)
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: Curfews Children under the age of 13 will be able to leave the house without adult supervision
2020-05-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  People crossing the border for business are exempted from the 14 day quarantine
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Podcasts on the economic crisis shield with information for business owners and employers launched
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Reminder to the general public about the diversity of psychological and psychotherapeutic offers (mostly through ICT) since beginning of April
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Call for blood donations with increasing needs again
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Reminder that despite reopening the individual responsibility is still key
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until 12th June: checks at all borders (Germany, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) incl. seaports and airports
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Testing policy People in home quarantine may get tested on 12th day of quarantine, provided that they have a car allowing them to move alone to the mobile testing centres
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Resumption of medical examinations
2020-05-07		Social distancing: Schools closure  School exams across levels will be taken
2020-05-07		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Domestic flights are suspended
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Schools closure  Kindergarten to reopen, under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Guidance on uptaking "balance examinations" of children during COVID-19
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Social Insurance Institut is restoring standard customer service at ZUS branches under strict hygiene measurements
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shopping centres to reopen, under strict hygiene measures and without food centres and on-site catering services; fitness centres within shopping centres need to remain closed
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels allowed to reopen, under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Medical rehabilitation services taken up again
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Extension until further notice: Trips to rehabilitation centers for therapeutic rehabilitation as part of ZUS pension prevention are still suspended_x000D_
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Any visitors to the ZUS branches, that are newly reopening, need to wear face mask
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Recreational sport allowed, with person limits depending on sports
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Residents who regularly cross the border for working or studying in neighbouring countries no longer need to quarantine upon return to Poland._x000D_
2020-05-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 24th May: additional care allowance for another period_x000D_
2020-05-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 9th May: mandatory quarantine for arriving persons (with exemptions)
2020-05-02		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 9th May: International air travel suspended
2020-05-02		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 9th May: Limitations in foreigners entering the country
2020-04-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 3rd May: period of additional care allowance
2020-04-24		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extended until 24th May
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Training and examination deadlines for various health professionals extended
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Distribution of masks and disinfectants to pharmacies
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns For the synergies and risks of heart disease and COVID-19
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Persons aged 13 and above will be allowed to move around without being accompanied by an adult.
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Maximum number of persons permitted at places of religious worship will be increased to 1 person per 15 sq. m
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Stores with less than 100m2 to reopen, with max 4 persons at check-out; stores larger than 100m2 with max 1 person per 15 m2
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Parks and forests will reopen (playgrounds to still keep closed)
2020-04-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Suspension of general vaccination programs until 18th April
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Resumption of general vaccination programs
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Examinations for physicians to renew their license postponed
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Anti-crisis shield 2.0 with additional economic measures launched; including benefits payments, contribution exemptions until May; waiving of interest for late payment
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face coverings are mandatory when walking in public.
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Telehealth system launched for persons suspecting a coronavirus infection
2020-04-13		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants, pubs, night clubs and casinos are closed.
2020-04-09		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until further notice: All public gatherings, events, and reunions are banned. No gatherings of more than two people are allowed in public, except for family groups
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 19th April: Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed outside without a parent or guardian.
2020-04-09		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until 19th April: closure of restaurants, entertainment and cultural institutions, parks and recreational areas, hotels and hostels
2020-04-09		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Stores closed on Easter weekend
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 26th April: mandatory quarantine for arriving persons (with exemptions)
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People who have to undergo 14 day quarantine after arriving in Poland, if covered by sickness insurance, are entitled to benefits
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Sickness and care allowances for persons who perform a medical profession - from 1 April 2020 on preferential terms
2020-04-09		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 26th April: International air travel suspended
2020-04-09		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extension until 26th April
2020-04-09		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 26th April: Limitations in foreigners entering the country
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Poland’s Monetary Policy Council cuts interest rates
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Mobile app to counter mis-information developed
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional PLN 100 billion (4.5 percent of GDP) liquidity program for micro, small/medium, and large enterprises, to be financed by the Polish Development Fund.
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Limitation of sales of Arechin and Plaquenil medicinal products
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Single-use gloves mandatory during shopping
2020-04-02		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions visas, temporary resident permits, and work permits which would have expired during the Epidemic State of Emergency will be extended until 30 days after the conclusion of the Epidemic State of Emergency.
2020-04-01		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations for nurses, midwives and dentists in the dealing with patients disemminated
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Suspension of job seeking requirements for the unemployed
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension of previously established care allowed period and extending rights to parents with children having a disability even if older than 8 years
2020-03-31		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public parks are being closed
2020-03-31		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels and hostels will be closed
2020-03-31		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Building supply shops to be closed on weekends
2020-03-26		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations for employers to protect their employees and public health
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Care allowance for parents of children <8 years increased and easier access
2020-03-25		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation to avoid all unnecessary travel
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extensive support: reduction of rent for businesses, liquidity support, co-financing of employees, take-over of social security payments; direct benefit payments to the employed,
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All public gatherings, events, and reunions are banned. Groups of only two people will be allowed in public (except for families); fines up to 5000PLN
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transport will continue to operate, but no more than half of the available seats may be taken at any given time, i.e., if there are 70 seats on a bus, only 35 people may be on the bus at the same time. ; fines up to 5000PLN
2020-03-24		Movement restrictions: Curfews Minors under age 18 are not allowed outside on their own without a parent or guardian
2020-03-24		Lockdown: Partial lockdown People are not allowed to leave their home, apart for essential matters, including any kind of work
2020-03-23		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Extension of a programme under which some prisoners are allowed to serve their sentence at home to help curb the spread of coronavirus
2020-03-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional loans for micro-firms
2020-03-18		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Cancellation of all visa appointments
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  New restrictions on foreigners entering Poland have been introduced on all borders (land, air, and sea) beginning March 15, 2020. Only the following categories of travelers will be allowed to enter:
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  on the borders between Poland and EU countries, from March 15 to March 24, 2020
2020-03-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Sickness benefit for people under quarantine
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Places of worship closed
2020-03-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Polish citizens and foreigners with permission to work and reside in Poland who return from abroad will be required to quarantine for 14 days after returning; fines increased on 23.03.2020 to 30.000 PLN due to non-compliance issues
2020-03-13		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension From March 15th
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Introduction of epidemic threat status
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  Until March 25th
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Until March 25th
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Police is following-up and supporting people quarantined due to being suspected cases
2020-03-09		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Including collecting information of suspected cases
2020-02-25		Public health measures: General recommendations If returning from the area of ??northern Italy (regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Lazio) and have symptoms present to the health authorities
2020-01-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Preparation of laboratory capacity in line with WHO recommendation