As reported by the Ministry of Health, failure to comply with quarantine carries a criminal fine of PLN 5,000.

During Thursday’s press conference, the head of the Ministry of Health, Łukasz Szumowski, stressed that Poles had responded to these health recommendations in a very responsible manner. Of the 1,200 people under quarantine, only 16 violated it.

WHAT NOT TO DO DURING QUARANTINE?

  • do not leave the place of quarantine
  • do not meet with other people, and if this is impossible, maintain a safe distance of 1–1.5 m.

WHAT TO DO DURING QUARANTINE?

  • provide the State Sanitary Inspection with information about your health
  • if your health deteriorates, immediately notify the State Sanitary Inspection by telephone and report to an infectious diseases ward
  • wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes and mouth, and wash or disinfect surfaces that are touched
  • when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or a tissue
  • inform your employer by telephone that you have been placed under quarantine.