Exactly five years ago in Poland the first case of SARS-COV-2 virus infection was confirmed. A 66-year-old man returning from Germany did not have heavy symptoms and was quickly recognized as a heaten. Since then, however, coronaviru's pandemic in Poland has been recorded. We collected some of the most memorable dates.
– tonight We received positive results of the first patientwhich has confirmed coronavirus in Poland – the Minister of Health applied at a specially organized press conference Łukasz Szumowski. “Patient Zero” was 66-year-old Mieczysław Opałka, a resident of Cybinka in the Lubuskie Voivodeship, which came back a few days earlier from Germanfrom Duesseldorf, where he went to the carnival. The man arrived at the German-Polish border with a cruise bus, and in Świecko he switched to his own car. After arriving at the house he felt worse, he had a cough and a fever. Finally he was hospitalized in Zielona Góra, where he spent over two weeks. He did not have heavy symptoms of the virus and on March 20 he was recognized as a heatelter.
Confirmed Another four cases of infection SARS-COV-2 virus. – As you can see, subsequent cases of infection occur, but I want to point out that the services act in a responsible, good and in accordance with the procedures – said the president Andrzej Duda.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki informed at a specially convened conference about “Call all mass events“. – We decided on the step they are now introducing France And Germany. France and Germany admit that in their case this step is taken too late. We want to introduce it on time – he explained. With the introduction of the first restrictions A rapid increase in purchases was recorded cleaning products and dry food products.
The first death of a person infected with coronavirus was confirmed. She was a 57-year-old woman who had coexisting diseases. She died at the respirator at the hospital in Poznań. – The woman was already sick, she was very weak. This is not only coronavirus – emphasized at the press conference the deputy president of Poznań Jędrzej Solarski.
The patient infected with coronavirus was hospitalized at ul. SwissTvn24 Poznań
Shopping malls have been limited. Open grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores and laundries remained in them. In addition, the activities of all pubs, restaurants, bars, casinos and clubs were suspended. A ban on gatherings greater than 50 people was introduced. This also concerned state and religious assemblies.
The Polish borders were closed to foreigners. International passenger aerial and rail connections were suspended. Return transports to their homeland were organized for Poles staying abroad, after which they were subjected to a compulsory 14-day home quarantine.
A state of an epidemic was introduced throughout the country. A ban on assembly over two people was established, restrictions in movement, the activities of cultural institutions were suspended, the previously announced closing of schools was extended. People under 18 could not stay without the company of adults in public space. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki handed overthat the penalties for fracture of the quarantine will be tightened. The fine increased from five to 30 thousand zlotys. “Additional mechanisms for tracking whether people are at the address they declared” were also introduced.
Prime Minister: We are introducing the state of the epidemicTvn24
A ban on leaving your own apartments was banned. You could only go out in connection with matters of life – like purchasing consumption articles, visits to pharmacies, taking dogs for a walk, or the need to get to work. As a result, the streets of Polish cities were deserted. You could also hear messages issued by police police cars, which from the speakers asked “not to minimize the risk of infection.” Confused people asked: can you go your own car to another city – e.g. to parents? If Can I leave the house to run myself?
Empty streets of Warsaw during the coronaviru pandemicPAP/Kalbar
The government suspends the activities of hairdressing, cosmetic and tattoos. One of the most famous bans appears, then considered a symbol of absurdity – Parks, boulevards and beaches were closed. In Poland, over 2,500 cases of coronavirus have already been reported.
Closed parks, boulevards and beaches. “We count on understanding from the residents”From April 1, new restrictions in the Covid-19 pandemic fight entered into force. Parks, boulevards and beaches have been closed. You can't borrow city bikes. From April 2, hotels and guesthouses will have to be closed, with a few exceptions.Bartłomiej Ślak Facts in the afternoon
Throughout Poland It becomes necessary to cover the nose and mouth in public space. You can use a mask for this purpose that you can buy or make yourself. According to the project, the obligation to cover the nose and mouth also applies to public transport and motor vehicles in which non -resolving or non -humanly people move.
The obligation to wear masksMargy Crane / Shutterstock
“Partial frostbite” occurs. Shopping centers and hotels have opened for customersand rehabilitators returned to work. Sales are still much smaller. Pitches, courts and studs They are open to athletes againbut both professionals and amateurs have new safety rules.
“I am glad that we are less and less afraid of this virus. This is a good approach, because he is in the reverse” – Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki speaks before the second round of presidential elections. Meanwhile, the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom ghebreyesus He warns that “Pandemia Covid-19 is not even approaching yet, and even accelerates.” The Ministry of Health informs On this day, at 371 new, confirmed cases of coronavirus infection with SARS-COV-2 and about the death of 15 patients. In total, 35,146 people have been confirmed by that day in Poland. 1492 patients with Covid-19 died.
Prime Minister: In summer, flu viruses and this coronavirus are weaker, much weakerTvn24
Minister of health Adam Niedzielski donated at the convened conferencethat Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki issued a command to prepare plans to build temporary hospitals in every voivodship city. They were to help in the fight against the epidemic and relieve full hospitals.
A hospital was opened at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
Hospital at the National StadiumFacts of TVN
The vaccination program against Covid-19 has started. The chief nurse of the Central Clinical Hospital was the first to be vaccinated Of the Ministry of Interior and Administration Alicja Jakubowska in Warsaw. By March 4, 2024, a total of 58.5 million vaccinations against Covid-19 were made in Poland.
Covid-19 vaccinations in Poland are starting. The nurse is to be the first vaccinatedTvn24
It fell that day The largest number of deaths announced due to coronavir in Poland – it was stated that 954 people died. The government encouraged to register for vaccinations.
Daily record infections Coronavirus in Poland. 57 659 confirmed Covid-19 cases were recorded. The next day was second in this respect – 57,262 cases were recorded. The number of people staying on quarantine exceeded a million.
The order to wear masks has been lifted in closed rooms except for medical facilities and pharmacies. At the same time, the obligation to direct and quarantine to Covid-19 was abolished.
The state of the epidemic was changed to an epidemic threat. The justification indicated that the abolition of the state of the epidemic is justified due to the improvement of the epidemiological state in Poland, a reduction in the rapid spread of infections and reducing the number of hospitalized people.
It is estimated that from the beginning of the pandemic – March 4, 2020 – about 7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and over 120,000 deaths due to Covid -19 were recorded in Poland.
Source of the main photo: Przemek Swiderski/Gallo Images Poland