– I will recommend that we make such a decision so that from Saturday all of Poland is a "red zone" – Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Polsat’s "Gość Wydarzeń" programme. The head of government said this was connected with the record number of new coronavirus infections in Poland.

– We have such a number of "red" counties, approximately 317, that I will recommend that from Saturday all of Poland be a red zone – the prime minister said. – Already today this covers approximately 75–80% of residents (who are in the "red zone" – ed.), so this distinction is gradually becoming irrelevant – Morawiecki explained.

The decision on this matter is to be announced on Thursday. The prime minister also said that the issue of wearing masks would be included in the act.

The interview can be viewed at: https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2020-10-21/cala-polska-czerwona-strefa-premier-informuje-kiedy-moze-to-nastapic/

What restrictions apply in the red zone?

  • restaurants may be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Every other table may be occupied. After 9:00 p.m., only takeaway orders are permitted
  • the number of people in retail outlets is limited to 5 people per checkout
  • the number of people on public transport is limited – 50% of seats or 30% of all places may be occupied
  • organising private events is prohibited (weddings, funeral receptions and others)
  • religious ceremonies may be attended by a maximum of 1 person per 7 m²
  • public gatherings may involve up to 10 people
  • universities and post-primary schools must provide remote learning (excluding practical classes)
  • sporting events will take place without spectators
  • at cultural events, audiences may occupy up to 25% of the seats
  • the operation of swimming pools, aquaparks and gyms is suspended.

Stay safe – follow the DDMA principle

Our health depends on mutual responsibility. Everyone has an impact on how quickly the epidemic is brought under control. How can we do this? It is enough to follow the DDMA principle, through which we protect ourselves and others:

  • D for distance
  • D for disinfection
  • M for mask
  • A for the STOP COVID – ProteGO Safe app

Keeping a distance of at least 1.5 m from other people, washing hands frequently with soap and water and disinfecting them, as well as covering the mouth and nose in public spaces – these are the basic actions that help reduce the risk of coronavirus infection.