Restrictions on public movement from March 15, 2020 untill April 11,2020
Exceptions to the restrictions are detailed by the
Government and does not apply to:
- going
to work and returning from work (if you are an employee, you conduct a business,
farm, as well as buying goods or services related to this activity);
- activities
related to volunteering (you help people in need during their quarantine or
people who should not leave their houses; or you are taking actions related to
fighting the COVID-19);
- the
situation when you need to deal with matters related to everyday life (going to
the shop, to the pharmacy, to the doctor, walking the dog or caring for loved
ones);
- remember
that meetings in groups of more than two people are prohibited (this does not
apply to families);
- there
is a total ban on gatherings, meetings, events (exception: meetings with
family)
- only
5 people can participate in masses or other religious rites (the ban on
movement does not apply to these people)
The number of people traveling by public transport in
the same time has also been reduced (no more than 50% of seats can be filled).
Restrictions introduced earlier with the obligatory 14-day quarantine for
persons returning from abroad are also valid.
Remember, If you do not follow these rules, you can
get a fine in the amount of 5000 PLN.
It is also worth noting that on March 27, 2020, few
changes were introduced as regards the crossing of Polish borders. Unlike
before, residents of Poland working in a neighboring country, who regularly
cross the border, as well as foreigners working in Poland but residing in a
neighboring country who regularly cross the border, will also be subject to a
14-day mandatory quarantine.
Since April 1, 2020 the government has introduced a
new regulations regarding to restrictions on public movement, such as:
- shops:
only three people for one cash desk;
- open-air
markets: only three people for one trading point
- post
offices: only two people for one window
- from
10-12 am shops/service points are open only for people 65+
- large-format
construction stores will be closed during weekends
- from
April 2,2020 all customers are obliged to use gloves in shops
- hotels
and other accommodations are closed
- mandatory
home quarantine for everyone who live with a person who has a obligatory
quarantine
- hairdresser,
cosmetics, tattoo and piercing salons are closed. It is impossible to do these
services also outside of mentioned places.
- private
and public rehabilitation treatments and massages are also suspended
- people
under 18 years old can not leave their houses without an adult supervision
- obligatory
safe distance from other people at least 2 meters
- parks,
beaches and boulevards are closed
Despite the fact, that shops and pharmacies will be
open, we encourage you to follow all rules, keep a safe distance from other
people, use gloves etc.
Remember, in case of questions, we encourage you to
send us an e-mail: migrant@panstwoprawa.org or call us from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm:
- 881 91 71 71 (Polish, Ukrainian and Russian)
- 884 006 774 (Polish and English)