What's the government response timeline for Poland?

Polish health authority begins to issue guidance to travellers returning from Wuhan and the broader region: https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/komunikat-dla-podrozujacych-warszawa-25-stycznia-2020-r-opracowano-na-podstawie-danych-ecdc-oraz-who/

Health authority launches a 24/7 coronavirus hotline and a broader public information campaign: https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/calodobowa-infolinia-nfz-o-koronawirusie/

Polish Prime Minister announces screening measures at Czech and German borders: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/premier-wdrozymy-kontrole-sanitarne-min-na-granicy-z-niemcami-i-czechami

Prime Minister announces closure of all large public gatherings https://www.tvp.info/47054732/premier-podjeto-decyzje-o-odwolaniu-wszystkich-imprez-masowych

Poland announces closure of all schools and pre-schools from March 12-25 https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/zawieszenie-zajec

Health minister recommends social distancing, and that everyone 'stay at home for two weeks' --- police is going to the houses of recent returnees to the country under quarantine to ensure that they are respecting their self-quarantine https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/od-dzis-wprowadzimy-stan-zagrozenia-epidemicznego

From 14 March 2020, shops located in shopping malls over 2,000 square meters are closed excluding grocery stores, drugstores, laundries and pharmacies; and all bars, restaurants, pubs, casinos and other similar places of entertainment are closed. Restaurants can, however, sell food for delivery. https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-bezpieczenstwo-zdrowotne-polakow-jest-najwazniejsze.html

No international inbound flights or trains would be allowed from March 15, except for some charter flights bringing Poles back from holidays. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html#

The President announced during briefing that in the case of companies that decide to maintain jobs, the government will subsidize 40 percent of the average wage for each employee: https://www.prezydent.pl/aktualnosci/wypowiedzi-prezydenta-rp/wystapienia/art,1018,wypowiedzi-prezydenta-i-premiera-po-posiedzeniu-rady-gabinetowej.html

The governments hygiene/sanitation inspectorate (in charge of coordinating COVID testing) issues its official policy on Mar 22, allowing for people symtomatic (with fever, cough) to be tested if they meet a list of conditions (e.g. returning from another country with local COVID transmission; close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID case). https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/definicja-przypadku-na-potrzeby-nadzoru-nad-zakazeniami-ludzi-nowym-koronawirusem-sars-cov-2/

all events and gatherings are now outlawed: 'Ban on all kinds of gatherings, meetings and events, except for those attended by the members of the immediate family or people living together.' https://www.premier.gov.pl/en/news/news/prime-minister-in-the-battle-against-the-coronavirus-we-must-reduce-our-mobility-to-an.html

The school closures, initially slated to run until Mar 25, have been extended until April 10. 'Zmienilismy przepisy, dzieki którym mozliwe jest prowadzenie ksztalcenia na odleglosc. Nowe prawo obowiazuje od 25 marca do 10 kwietnia 2020' https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/informacje-dla-uczniow-i-studentow

Events and gatherings of more than 50 people remain illegal; new rules mandate the closure of parks, beaches, and squares/boulevards https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html

According to the announcement of the Polish government: - 90% reduction rents for tenants of premises and the so-called islands in shopping malls, as long as these facilities are prohibited from operating normally; - exemption from charging contractual penalties for - related to the epidemic - delays in the execution of tenders; - enabling municipalities to refrain from charging real estate tax on companies that have lost their liquidity due to the coronavirus epidemic. Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/tarcza

Any assembly, meeting, event or meeting of more than 2 persons is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to meetings with loved ones [residing together]. See:

People may only leave the house to go to and from work (for those in essential service jobs), volunteer on Covid-19 relief efforts, and for basic needs such as groceries, pharmacy visits, caring for loved ones. Children under teh age of 18 cannot leave the house without a legal adult guardian.

People should not be traveling between cities and regions unless for essential needs including helping a loved one, or otherwise for essential service work/volunteerism

The Ministry of Finance's ordinance on discontinuing tax collection on certain income related to housing loans entered into force: https://www.gov.pl/web/finanse/nie-bedzie-pit-od-niektorych-dochodow-zwiazanych-z-kredytami-mieszkaniowymi

With effect from 1 April 2020, additional business closures were ordered: hotels (with minor exceptions), hair and beauty salons and construction stores on weekends. Employers affected by the closure/suspension order may not continue their normal business activity. https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html

Haven't been able to find any evidence of systematic contact tracing efforts; obviously individuals are reaching out on their own initative to those they may have been in contact with. The government has rolled out an app which uses phone location data in an effort to help enforce home quarantine, but no contact tracing apps yet https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-tech-poland/in-europe-tech-battle-against-coronavirus-clashes-with-privacy-culture-idUSKBN21D1CC

Events and gatherings of more than 50 people remain illegal; new rules mandate the closure of parks, beaches, and squares/boulevards; children under the age of 18 cannot be outdoors without adult accompaniment https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html

The governments hygiene/sanitation inspectorate (in charge of coordinating COVID testing) issues its official policy on Mar 22, allowing for people symtomatic (with fever, cough) to be tested if they meet a list of conditions (e.g. returning from another country with local COVID transmission; close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID case). https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/definicja-przypadku-na-potrzeby-nadzoru-nad-zakazeniami-ludzi-nowym-koronawirusem-sars-cov-2/

'Ban on all private gatherings and festivities'. Those in Poland may only spend time with those with whom they reside in the same household. see: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia

Public transport use is limited to 50% of available seating to maintain appropriate distance between passengers. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/coronavirus

People can now enjoy pedestrian walks and time outside with 2 meter distance between each other. Children under the age of 18 cannot leave the house without adult supervision. https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia

Despite a gradual easing of restrictions, which came into effect on April 20th, "all public gatherings and events are still banned". ( https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)

"Children over 13 years of age may leave their place of residence without adult supervision." ( https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)

Gradual ease of restrictions begins. " reopening forests, parks, beaches, boardwalks, and usage of city bikes. Playgrounds remain closed. Mandatory face-covering remains in effect for all the public spaces." ( https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)

"Hotels, shops, shopping centres, museums and galleries reopened on 4 May, with one customer per 15 sq m of space allowed". ( https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313) "shopping malls (although recreational and restaurant spaces remain closed and no more than 1 person for every 15 square metres is allowed); construction shops only on weekends; hotels and short-term accommodation (terms apply); public cultural institutions, such as museums, libraries and art galleries; medical rehabilitation centres are all being reopened" ( https://www.themayor.eu/en/poland-enters-the-second-stage-of-lifting-coronavirus-restrictions)

Despite the reopening of shopping malls and hotels, there still remains high control over congestion restrictions. ( https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)

Further easing of restrictions: "- opening of shopping malls with congestion restrictions - opening of hotels. On-site restaurants to remain closed - reinstating inpatient medical rehabilitation treatments - Limited opening of museums, art galleries, and libraries" ( https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)

"The Interior Minister of Poland, Mariusz Kaminski has signed an amendment to the regulation on internal border control in order to extend the border controls until May 13." ( https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/poland-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-after-crossing-the-border/)

"After Wednesday 6 May nurseries and kindergartens will reopen, too, but only for those children, whose parents go to work and cannot take care of them during the day. The responsible authorities can limit the size of groups or the number of children accepted while the local governments will be left to decide on the closure of nurseries, if necessary." ( https://www.themayor.eu/en/poland-enters-the-second-stage-of-lifting-coronavirus-restrictions)

Poland's elections postponed. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/poland-election-president-coronavirus-postponed-law-justice-party-pis-andrzej-duda-a9503926.html

On May 19, Poland’s national carrier PLL LOT says it is extending its ban on international flights until June 14, but is resuming some domestic flights June 1. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/19/business/bc-virus-outbreak-business-fallout.html

Primary schools reopened on 25 May, but only for the youngest children, and final-year university students were also allowed back to class. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/health-pmn/poland-to-keep-schools-closed-until-may-24-because-of-coronavirus (could not archive)

From May 30, there will no longer be limits of how many people can shop or dine at restaurants but sanitary measures - like disinfecting hands or setting tables apart to ensure distancing - will remain. May 30 will also see the reopening of open-air fitness grounds and playgrounds. Hotels are also reopening on May 30 while facilities like swimming pools, fitness clubs, amusement parks, as well as cinemas and theatres, will reopen on July 6 https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/

Public gatherings, live performances, and weddings – as long as not bigger than 150 people – will be allowed from May 30 with participants having to maintain distancing or wear masks. https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/

Public gatherings, live performances, and weddings – as long as not bigger than 150 people – will be allowed from May 30 with participants having to maintain distancing or wear masks. https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/

Starting on May 30, facemasks will no longer be required outside as long as people maintain social distancing. https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/

This may have been entered incorrectly early on. The last note mentions the easing of some restrictions related to shopping malls, etc. However, C7 should be measuring movement between different cities/regions. News outlets point out that travel within Poland is allowed, in spite of the border closure. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-13/poland-imposes-full-border-controls-quarantines-for-visitors

Overall, above- the- line fiscal measures should reach 6.5% of GDP. In relation to GDP, this is the highest fiscal stimulus not only in CEE but in Europe.

Testing is widely available for those showing symptoms. Drive-through centers aroudn the country can perform the test for symptomatic individuals, although an appointment arranged by phone is needed. https://ug.edu.pl/news/en/295/first-covid-19-walk-thru-mobile-testing-center-poland-opened-university-gdansk

Contact tracing via phone apps is being used since April. In light of privacy concerns, the government has released a new version of the app for contact tracing to address the privacy problems while keeping up comprehensive contact tracing. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/06/poland-switches-to-privacy-conscious-contact-tracing-app/

Poland has reopened all its EU borders for the first time in nearly three months. https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/13/coronavirus-poland-reopens-all-its-eu-borders-for-first-time-in-nearly-three-months

Coronavirus: information and recommendations Education CLASSES I-III OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL We have made it possible to conduct care and educational classes with didactic elements in grades 1-3 of primary school. Important note! The last grade of primary school pupils and the last grade of high school pupils preparing for the matriculation examination could participate in consultations with teachers. Applicable from: 25 May 2020 CLASSES AT UNIVERSITIES We enable conducting at universities: didactic classes (for final year students), classes that are unfit for distance learning Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations

It will be possible to participate, for example, in open-air concerts (keeping the security rules). The number of spectators, listeners, visitors or participants may not be greater than 1 person per 5 sq. m. Important note! The limit of 150 persons is lifted. Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations

Public transit authorities are now allowed to increase the passenger limit in public transit vehicles. How many people can use a vehicle? As many people as there are seats (if there are only seats) or as many as 50% of the total number of seats and standing spots (in this case, however, half the seats must remain empty). Example If there are seats on the bus, they can all be occupied. If the bus has 30 seats and 70 standing spots, it can accommodate 50 people. Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations

Domestic passenger traffic has been resumed. https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations

As of 13 June 2020, Poland have restored full border traffic within the internal borders of the European Union. This means that you can travel freely cross the internal borders of the European Union. Travelers will regain the right to free entry, exit and transit through the territory of the Republic of Poland. They do not have to quarantine. Restriction concerns: foreigners crossing the EU's external border. Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations

As of July 20, over 1.9 million samples in Poland were tested for COVID-19 coronavirus, of which 40,383 samples were positive. Over 15.4 thousand coronavirus tests were performed within 24 hours. Link: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102229/poland-coronavirus-diagnostics/

Poland may have to reimpose quarantine for travellers from countries such as Spain to contain the coronavirus, its prime minister said on Thursday after the country reported its highest daily number of infections so far. https://consent.yahoo.com/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_6daab692-31e5-4697-8abc-dc4e24122686&lang=en-GB&inline=false

'More than 150 people may participate in artistic and entertainment events organised in open spaces, provided that the principles of social distancing are observed.' http://archive.fo/2sYj2

For future coding: from next Monday onwards, schools are scheduled to re-open, with no face mask requirements. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-poland/poland-to-reopen-schools-despite-new-coronavirus-record-idUKKBN25K1MW