On May 4, shopping malls, large-area DIY stores and museums will be opened. From 8 May it will be possible to use hotels. From May 15, restaurants and cafes are to be opened, but only in gastronomic gardens. Also, from the middle of next month, communions and weddings will be held with a maximum of 20 people. On May 29, students of all classes will return to school in a full-time mode. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced a plan to ease restrictions in the economy. It goes, among others for the opening of restaurants and hotels and a decision on shopping malls that are currently not fully open.
The virus will not disappear overnight!
At the beginning of the conference, the prime minister said that the data we receive allows us to make decisions related to unfreezing the economy. “They give rise to cautious optimism. The last days have shown that the third wave has probably broken”, said Mateusz Morawiecki.
The prime minister added that the virus will not disappear overnight. We must maintain certain flexibility in response. “We want the economy to return to the right track in a natural way” – added the Prime Minister.
Health Minister Adam Niedzielski announced that starting from May 1, uniform rules will be introduced throughout the country, which mainly concerns sports. “When it comes to closed facilities, we open all sports facilities and swimming pools for groups of children and youth” – says Adam Niedzielski.
The minister announced that the next step will be taken on May 15. “Perhaps we will then suggest that you do not have to wear face masks outside. This means opening gastronomy with a limit of up to 50%, theaters and cinemas” – added Adam Niedzielski.
Current restrictions
In accordance with the regulation of the Council of Ministers, from April 26, hairdressing and beauty salons, as well as tattoo and piercing salons resumed their activity in 11 voivodeships: Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lubelskie, Lubuskie, Małopolskie, Mazowieckie, Podkarpackie, Podlasie, Pomorskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie and Zachodniopomorskie.
In the same regions, from Monday, grades 1-3 of primary school take place in a hybrid system. This involves conducting classes in such a way that no more than 50 percent of students in grades 1-3 of primary school attend these classes in a classroom setting, and at least 50 percent of students learn remotely.
In the remaining voivodships: Dolnośląskie, Łódzkie, Opolskie, Śląskie and Wielkopolskie, the existing restrictions were maintained.
GASTRONOMY
From May 15, outdoor gastronomy (in the open air) – open restaurant gardens. Activities in a strict sanitary regime – including the safe distance between the tables and the limit of people per table. From May 29, internal gastronomy – open restaurants. max occupancy 50 percent premises, operating in a strict sanitary regime – a safe distance between the tables, the limit of people per table.
SPECIAL EVENTS
From May 15, special events outside – the possibility of organizing, among others weddings and communions: limit up to 25 people. In a strict sanitary regime – incl. a safe distance between the tables and the limit of people per table (regulations are the same as in the case of outdoor gastronomy). From May 29, special events inside – the possibility of organizing, among others weddings and communions. Limit up to 50 people in strict sanitary regime – including a safe distance between the tables and the limit of people per table (regulations are the same as in the case of internal gastronomy).
SCHOOLS, NURSERIES, AND KINDERGARTENS
From May 4, children in grades 1-3 return to school in the normal manner. From May 15, children from grades 4-8 of primary schools and high school students return to school in a hybrid model. From May 29, full-time education for everyone. From April 19, the government made it possible for children to return to kindergartens and nurseries.
BEAUTY INDUSTRY
From May 1, hairdressing and beauty salons are open all over the country. They have been operating in Małopolska since April 26.
TRADE
From May 4, a shopping mall, construction and furniture stores are open. Limit: 1 person per 15 square meters.
HOTELS
From May 8, hotels open to guests, max. 50% occupancy, closed restaurants and wellness and spa areas.
CHURCHES
From May 4, places of worship have a limit of people – there must be 15 m2 per 1 person. The obligation to cover the mouth and nose and keep 1.5 m away from other people remains the same.
SPORT
From May 1, outdoor sports – max. 50 people. From May 1, swimming pools and sports halls are open for organized groups of children and teenagers. From May 15 – fans return to stadiums, up to 25% of the audience. From May 29, sports in indoor facilities and swimming pools are available to all. 50% occupancy. From May 29, gyms, fitness clubs, and solariums are open.
CULTURE
From May 4, museums and art galleries open. From May 15, cinemas and open-air theaters open. From May 29, cinemas and theaters are open at 50% audience.
Hope soon we will get people travelling more, fairs will open up and we can get to a new stage of normal…
Yours truly,
The Twisted Red LadyBug
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