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Poland's COVID-19 cases rise to 14,431, deaths up to 716: health ministry

05.05.2020 18:22
A total of 14,431 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease in Poland, with 716 deaths from the coronavirus so far, officials said on Tuesday afternoon.
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The number of new virus cases rose by 425 from the previous day, while the death toll increased by 19, according to public health authorities.

On Monday, the Polish health ministry reported 20 deaths throughout the day and 313 new coronavirus infections nationwide, compared with 15 deaths and 318 new cases a day earlier.

Meanwhile, 4,280 people have recovered from COVID-19 throughout the country, the health ministry said.

The first infection was confirmed by Polish authorities on March 4, while the country's first coronavirus fatality was announced on March 12.

Poland has since declared a "state of epidemic" and temporarily closed its borders to non-residents in a move to curb the spread of the illness.

International scheduled flights and passenger rail connections were suspended on March 15.

In another move to contain the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, the government has closed all pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Some restrictions were relaxed last month, and hotels and shopping malls were told they could reopen from Monday as the country moved to the next phase of easing its coronavirus lockdown.

Public gatherings of more than two people remain banned.

Health and government officials have urged Poles to stay home and practice social distancing.

People have been ordered to wear masks or other face coverings when out in public.

Schools are due to remain shut until May 24 as Poland battles the epidemic.

Meanwhile, nurseries and preschools throughout the country have been given the green light to resume operations from Wednesday.

Poland also began reopening outdoor sports areas on Monday and plans to allow its top football league to resume behind closed doors at the end of the month.

(pk)

Source: IAR