Despite ban, many businesses in Poland open, fearing bankruptcy

Flouting restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, many businesses in Poland have decided to take a risk and open up shop, arguing that otherwise they face bankruptcy.

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The authorities have warned that such moves will lead to the spread of the virus, result in severe fines and exclude entrepreneurs from the government’s “anti-crisis shield”, introduced to help Polish businesses maintain liquidity.