The number of confirmed infections increased by 305 from the previous day, the health ministry announced. Of the latter, 161 new coronavirus cases were identified in the Silesia mining region of southern Poland, a new hot spot for infections.
Over 16,500 tests were performed in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said in a statement on Sunday afternoon. Overall, more than 700,000 people have been tested so far in Poland.
Meanwhile, 9194 people have recovered from COVID-19 throughout the country, the ministry added. As of Sunday morning, 2,242 people have been hospitalised and 79 326 are currently under quarantine, according to the ministry
Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early March, Poland has declared a "state of epidemic" and temporarily closed its borders to non-residents in a move to curb the spread of the illness.
Some restrictions were relaxed last month, and hotels and shopping malls were allowed to reopen in early May as the country moved to the next phase of easing its coronavirus lockdown.
On Saturday, Poland’s Infrastructure Ministry unveiled plans for allowing domestic and international flights to resume in stages.
Nurseries and preschools throughout the country have been given the green light to resume operations.
Hairdressers, beauty parlours, restaurants, bars and cafes were allowed to reopen this week.
Schools are due to remain shut until June 7 as Poland battles the epidemic.
(mo/pk)
Source: IAR