Meanwhile over the past 24 hours 5,135 people have recovered.
A total of 379,902 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Poland since the pandemic began. The toll of COVID-19 now stands at 5,783 deaths.
Of the new cases confirmed on Sunday, most (2,380) were in the central region of Mazovia and capital Warsaw. Next is the eastern region of Lublin with 1,734 new infections.
Poland reported a record rise in coronavirus infections for the fifth consecutive day this Saturday, confirming 21,897 new cases. This is the most since the pandemic hit the country in early March.
Last Thursday, Poland reported its highest daily toll of 301 deaths related to the coronavirus.
Following the surge in cases, tougher measures against COVID-19 came into effect across Poland at the end of last week.
The entire country was declared a "red zone" with restrictions that were previously limited to areas most affected by the coronavirus.
Children under 16 are allowed to leave their homes only under the supervision of an adult between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Bars, restaurants and cafes are only allowed to provide take-aways and delivery orders.
Gatherings of more than five people have been forbidden, though people who live or work together are exempt from the rule.
People aged over 70 have been asked not to leave their homes unless necessary. This after special shopping hours for people aged over 60 between 10 a.m. and noon were introduced earlier this month.
Secondary schools and universities throughout the country have switched to distance learning. Meanwhile, primary schools are still providing in-person instruction to younger pupils.
As of October 10, everyone is required to wear a face covering when going out in public: outdoors as well as in most indoor environments.
Amid the escalating outbreak, the country has been setting up a network of temporary hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. In Warsaw, such a temporary hospital has been organized at the National Stadium.
This year, because of the increasing number of coronavirus infections in the country, cemeteries have been closed to the public over the All Saints' and All Souls' weekend, between 31 October and 2 November, when Poles traditionally visit graves and remember the dead.