The (digital) vaccination certificate – is Poland getting back to the (new) normal?

How is the vaccination sequence regulated in Poland?

The vaccination sequence is currently regulated in the regulation of the Polish Ministerial Council of 26.02.2021 on the introduction of certain restrictions, orders and prohibitions in connection with the appearance of the epidemic status. The Regulation will be changed from time to time, and a new Regulation will be issued which regulates the current restrictions. The national vaccination programme was divided into four phases. The first vaccination doses are being given to persons at the highest risk, such as healthcare professionals, nursing home residents and patients in nursing facilities, people over 60 years of age, police and military, teachers. Phase 0 of the vaccination is currently in progress, and phase I has begun. The availability of vaccines depends on deliveries, and these are not being carried out in the required quantity.

Should there be special rights for "vaccinated persons" in Poland?

There is currently no public discussion on this topic. The aforementioned regulation introduces privileges for vaccinated persons. Vaccinated persons are, among other things, exempt from mandatory quarantine after contact with an infected person or after returning from abroad. Persons vaccinated will not be included in the maximum number of participants at private meetings.

Is the (digital) vaccination certificate coming to Poland?

According to press releases, Poland is one of the countries advocating vaccination certificates. However, there is no official declaration by the Polish government in this regard. The opinions among business owners are divided. Some opine that the introduction of such certificates will not change much, but on the contrary could be a factor inhibiting tourist traffic. On the other hand, other business owners claim that it is the right step to standardise travel information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. But for the time being, these are only speculations.