On 17 October (Saturday) new safety-related restrictions were introduced in both red and yellow zones, affecting event planning and food service industry. 152 counties, constituting half of Poland, are now classified as red zones. The list mostly consists of densely populated districts, cities and large urban centres.

New safety rules in yellow zones from 17 October

ECONOMY

• Food service facilities can operate from 6am to 9pm; only takeaway orders possible after 9pm. Every other table out of use.
• Public transport capacity limited to 50% of seats or 30% of total occupancy.

SOCIAL LIFE

• Max. 25 participants can attend public gatherings.
•  From 19 November the number of participants of private celebrations (wedding receptions, wakes, etc.) in yellow zones is limited to 20 people; dancing is not allowed.
• 1 person per 4 m2 at religious celebrations.

EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS

• Hybrid learning for higher and secondary education.
• No public participation at sports events.
• Cultural events limited to max. 25% of venue capacity.
• Swimming pools, water parks and gyms to be closed.

New safety rules in red zones from 17 October

ECONOMY

• Reduction in the number of people in retail establishments: max. 5 people per 1 cash desk.
• Food service facilities can operate from 6am to 9pm; only takeaway orders possible after 9pm. Every second table can be occupied.
• Public transport capacity limited to 50% of seats or 30% of total occupancy.

SOCIAL LIFE

• Max. 10 participants can attend public gatherings.
• From 19 November private celebrations (wedding receptions, wakes, etc.) are not allowed in red zones.
• 1 person per 7 m2 at religious celebrations.

EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS

• Remote learning for higher and secondary education (except for practical classes).
• No public participation at sports events.
• Cultural events limited to max. 25% of venue capacity.
• Swimming pools, water parks and gyms to be closed.

Running a business connected with organization, promotion and management of events such as trade shows, exhibitions, congresses, conferences, meetings, including supplying and managing employees to provide services in host areas and venues, is allowed by means of direct remote communication measures, that is online. Both in yellow and red zones, swimming pools, health clubs and gyms can operate in hotels but are available only for guests staying at least one night in a given venue. On the other hand, disco clubs, nightclubs and venues with dancing areas will be banned. Hotel restaurants and bars are open and can serve guests on-site, following the same rules as the entire food service industry.