The March Sejm session was originally planned for Wednesday and Thursday, but signals suggest that MPs will ultimately convene on Friday – this date was mentioned, among others, by Włodzimierz Czarzasty. This session is a necessity to adopt the so-called anti-crisis shield.

At 11:00 AM, the Sejm Presidium is scheduled to meet again, followed by the Convention of Seniors, to ultimately decide on the format. - We will continue to discuss this matter on Tuesday and then we will present everyone with the solution we have adopted. But there was a good conversation at the presidium, a good discussion, because we are all looking for an agreement and a wise and safe solution - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska stated at a briefing in the Sejm.

- We're coping. 10 Warsaw hospitals are managing. As for equipment, the equipment is there, but we submitted a request to the government many days ago for additional equipment. We are buying the equipment ourselves. The only problem is testing. Because we believe there should be significantly more tests for doctors working in hospitals. So that they have certainty that they are safe and so that they can check if everything is alright, if necessary - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - We should definitely conduct more tests. The government should conduct more tests. We are ready to help. We are getting laboratories up and running so they can conduct tests, but for now, there are not enough tests. A situation arises where someone with suspected coronavirus suddenly appears in a city hospital, and in reality, if procedures were not followed, the entire ward would have to be shut down for two weeks. Therefore, testing doctors is really very important, as well as medical personnel who might have potentially come into contact with the virus, so that doctors are safe, and so that there aren't shortages of these doctors and nurses at a time when they are needed to save human lives - he continued.

- This is a good assessment because we are currently prepared, and Warsaw's hospitals are prepared. We have reserves, but of course, if this situation lasts much longer, we will need more reserves. Therefore, on one hand, we have been appealing to the government for 2-3 weeks to replenish these reserves, but on top of that, we are purchasing equipment ourselves. We know that, for example, Warsaw lacks 30 beds for intensive care. Not at this moment, but it might happen if the situation worsens, 30 beds for constant intensive care. We have submitted such a demand to the government, but we are also buying such equipment ourselves on the market to be secured in case of need - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

I am speaking about my own position. If it is possible to organize elections on May 10th, then it must be done. Firstly, because that is what the constitution requires. Secondly, and most importantly, because the fight against the coronavirus will last many, many months, if not years. We need to have these fundamental decisions behind us. My conclusion is this: Let's wait as long as possible to make a decision. The right moment to resolve this dilemma will come after Easter – said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

- I will respond with deliberate exaggeration. Who cares about some election campaign today? Today we are fighting for fundamental issues, for saving as many lives as possible, for saving as many jobs as possible, as many Polish companies as possible. That is what we should focus on – said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

- If we decided to postpone this election date, the only such good date that can be rationally indicated as an alternative is spring next year. But the way to it would have to lead through the introduction of a state of emergency. I'm not sure if that's a good solution - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

- I didn't [take the metro]. I came by car today [to work], but I was observing very closely what was happening, and the buses running around the city, at least at this hour, are really empty or filled with very few people - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- We are making very rational decisions. Most cities in Poland introduced this different schedule a week ago. We are only introducing it from yesterday, and it's not purely a weekend schedule; instead, where needed, there are additional buses and trams. We are constantly monitoring the situation. Every driver reports to us after they reach the depot, and we dispatch additional buses where it's necessary. This is absolutely rational behavior. We are conducting analyses all the time. When it's necessary, we strengthen lines so that there are significantly more buses. However, some political skirmishers decided to make a political fuss about it. Some even posted photos online that were taken several months ago - he continued.

- We conducted very thorough analyses. 20% of Warsaw residents use public transport, and we are dispatching buses on the most important lines even more frequently sometimes than in the normal schedule, if it's necessary - emphasized the Mayor of Warsaw.

- There is no difference here, there is no division between the government and the opposition, because probably all parliamentarians and all Poles will agree that introducing the possibility of online voting is necessary in the current situation - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

- I was the first politician in the government camp to raise this demand. I am very glad we were thinking together with the President from the very beginning. I am also glad that there are opposition politicians who support this solution – said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

No, we are not planning to close parks or boulevards at the moment. I have introduced, together with the city council, a ban on drinking alcohol on the boulevards and on the other side of the Vistula, and we are constantly monitoring the situation. I myself have observed the situation, whether it's in Powsin Park or on the boulevards, and primarily the city guard is tasked, and we are talking to people, that if they do go out, they should only go out with household members in a very small group, so as not to gather in dozens of people, because it is simply dangerous, and we will be monitoring the situation constantly. If it turns out that our warnings, posters are everywhere, the interventions of the city guard are not able to control the situation, then we will consider what to do next - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Interview".

In my opinion, it is impossible [to organize presidential elections] in the current situation. We are asking very specific questions to both the government and the National Electoral Commission (PKW). I don't know how one can try to organize elections in such a situation, endangering our seniors and election commission members. We can see what's happening in France. The second round was canceled, and after the first round, many election commission members are ill. There are lawsuits against the government in France. Therefore, I believe it is simply impossible. We are asking the government how it envisions this. Election commissions, seniors, organizing elections abroad. I cannot imagine it, nor can most city mayors in Poland – stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". Frankly, I will say it directly. The City of Warsaw cannot imagine organizing presidential elections. The decision lies with the government. It is the government that will make these decisions. I, on the other hand, feel it is my duty to speak plainly and clearly to the government, stating that in my assessment, organizing these elections would endanger Warsaw residents – he continued.

"I expect that social distancing measures may be tightened further in the near future. We see the actions being taken by the British government. These actions are, of course, significantly delayed, as the number of infected people in Great Britain is ten times greater. I am not responsible for this; these are government decisions made based on the recommendations of the Minister of Health, the Chief Sanitary Inspector. I do not want to step into the government's shoes. I assume that even if social distancing is tightened, it must be stated clearly that the vast majority of Poles have adapted very well to these difficult conditions," said Adam Bielan, MEP and spokesperson for Andrzej Duda's campaign team, in an interview with Tomasz Sekielski on Onet Rano.

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"Around Easter, in the third decade of April, we will be able to return to greater activity, school classes will be resumed, and matura exams will be conducted. In such a situation, and only in such a situation, can I imagine the possibility of holding elections. The alternative to not holding elections is very bad, very bad for democracy, because they can be postponed not by a decision of the Sejm or election headquarters. The only way to postpone elections is a state of emergency" – said Adam Bielan, MEP and spokesman for Andrzej Duda's campaign, in a conversation with Tomasz Sekielski on Onet Rano.

"There shouldn't be elections, because if we can't function normally now, if matriculation exams are postponed, if the Sejm can't even function normally, then we're talking about elections? That's truly unserious. Even the fact that at this moment, President Kaczyński is so forcefully saying that elections must take place, shows that he's not thinking at all about the situation Poland is in, about the situation people are in. And talking about elections this way is a departure from the principles of democracy, because elections should be a celebration of democracy, not a situation where people are afraid to leave their homes and risk their lives. That is irresponsible" - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Civic Coalition's presidential candidate and Deputy Marshal, in a conversation with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"Yes [I will urge other candidates to withdraw from the race], because these elections cannot endanger Poles' lives. If we are having elections, let's have real elections, where Poles have a chance to participate, can get to know the candidates, can meet with them. In this way, all of this is unserious" - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Civic Coalition candidate for president and Deputy Marshal, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"When I asked about testing, I faced a wave of hate and was told I was saying irresponsible things. This has been confirmed by the WHO, that tests are necessary if we want to stop the epidemic. We need to test to identify infected individuals. This is necessary for doctors and nurses, because they need to feel safe," said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, the Civic Coalition's presidential candidate and Deputy Marshal, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

“I misspoke. Indeed, we don’t know how much is needed and there are different scales. There is certainly not enough equipment. I know that donors are buying ventilators. Apparently, there are enough in hospitals at the moment,” stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, the Civic Coalition’s presidential candidate and Deputy Marshal, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet. “It’s fatigue. Everyone needs to focus on what they are going to talk about, what the topic of the conversation will be. This is natural. No one does this off the cuff because what we say, and how we say it, is responsible. [It] is of great importance. I don’t have a coach,” she added.

- According to the Constitution, a candidate must be nominated by at least 100,000 citizens. Candidates are nominated by citizens. To register, you already need signatures. Simply put, the electoral law is, so to speak, inconsistent here, because to register a committee, you need signatures that are then added to the general pool of 100,000. So, before this committee was announced, people were simply collecting signatures for me. That's obvious. Four people approached me, saying they had so many signatures and wanted me to run for president, and I agreed, and that's it - stated Marek Jakubiak in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

- Four people approached me as representatives of other individuals. To tell you the truth, various organizations helped me in this matter [collecting signatures]. So I am very grateful to them for that. I myself have said, if someone listened carefully to what I say, they would find out that I have been holding back such decisions for about 2-3 months. Because, as you know, some candidates have been known for half a year already, and no one was surprised that they were collecting signatures, that they were practically already presidents, etc., etc. Primarily, a part of the Non-Partisan Local Government Officials collected signatures for me, Free and Solidary collected signatures for me, the Effective ones, etc., etc. There were quite a few of these organizations. And those organizations whose names I promised not to mention - he continued.

- First and foremost, someone would have to call me or come to see me. I am open to discussions with everyone, and for them to talk to me. However, yesterday, so far, I heard Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz deny such an agreement. But observing what's happening online and this unification against me by Civic Platform and Confederation, I think such an agreement does exist. And everything points to something having interfered with some plan. Elections have often not taken place because there was only one candidate, and they assumed the role of mayor or city president. I don't understand what this atomic bomb entails, but I've never heard such madness. Democracy has its rights. I am an absolute republican who adheres to the law. Simply and plainly – stated Marek Jakubiak in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus, when asked about the idea of all opposition presidential candidates withdrawing.

- I bet they [the opposition] won't agree among themselves. There will be no atomic bomb. This is all just scaring tactics, drawing people in, I'm talking about citizens here. I am not considering such solutions, but I can discuss the matter. Perhaps there are arguments I should consider. However, everyone possesses reason. First and foremost, I rely on reason, and that's it. I believe PiS has enough sense not to endanger the health of citizens – he continued.​

The Ministry of Health (MZ) has reported 8 new cases of coronavirus infection in Poland. Sadly, a ninth person has also passed away due to the virus.

This update comes from official communications via Twitter:

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- The task of us politicians is to ensure not only the health of Poles but also their economic security. Our main task is to ensure that no Pole loses their job, that no business is closed due to the epidemic occurring in our country. We have prepared three excellent bills that solve problems here and now. Bills that should enter into force quickly - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during a press conference in the Sejm. - I hope that at today's Sejm presidium we will establish that our bills will be processed and I hope that we will quickly bring about the situation where these bills come into effect at the beginning of the month - she added. - Firstly, the Senate would propose benefits for people caring for children, given that schools have been closed, so that they can receive care benefits not just for 14 days, but for the entire period when this care is needed - said Borys Budka during the conference. - Secondly, we have proposed, not as the government proposes, to postpone social security contributions, but to exempt Polish employees' and entrepreneurs' remuneration and benefits from social security contributions for three months - he added. - Finally, the third issue is to ensure by the state a minimum benefit for all employees, all persons performing work on the basis of civil law contracts, and entrepreneurs, to ensure a minimum benefit if they cannot perform work due to the coronavirus - said Budka.

- MPs from the Civic Coalition parliamentary club are ready to work. We will come to the Sejm at any moment, just like millions of Poles who are fulfilling their duties today, serving us in shops, working as drivers, in offices, public institutions, as doctors and nurses. Parliamentarians are also obliged, under conditions guaranteeing safety, to ensure the health and economic security of millions of Poles - said Borys Budka during a press conference in the Sejm.

We will definitely submit amendments, as Polish employers and employees expect. The shield the government proposed is a leaky shield. It is a shield that has been clearly criticized by trade unions and employer organizations. The solutions there are insufficient – said Borys Budka during a press conference in the Sejm.

- We will certainly not allow the Sejm's rules of procedure to be broken, because the Polish constitution and the Polish Sejm's rules of procedure are clear and legible. The Sejm convenes for sessions, it can pass laws in the presence of at least half of its members. I know that PiS has experience when it comes to voting in extraordinary modes, experience from the column hall, but they do not have the ability to deliberate remotely without changing the Sejm's rules of procedure - said Borys Budka during a press conference in the Sejm.

- We expect the Marshal to organize it in an appropriate manner, but while observing all procedures - Budka added.

The Sejm session planned for Friday will be partially held remotely, according to a proposal presented by the Speaker of the Sejm during the presidium meeting. MPs will be able to participate in the proceedings remotely via an IT system prepared by the Chancellery of the Sejm.

Parliamentarians will have to register their intention to participate in advance, and during the debate, they will be able to speak via videoconference. The image from their cameras will be broadcast on screens in the plenary hall.

Voting will proceed in a similar manner, following prior authentication via SMS code. This solution was criticized by the Sejm Analysis Bureau in an opinion from 2013.

Legislators indicated that the legal system does not provide for remote voting and that provisions explicitly state the presence of MPs in the session hall. According to lawyers, amending the Sejm's Rules of Procedure to allow for remote work is also excluded. The opinion stated that this would be contrary to the constitution.

According to the published schedule, MPs will first address changes to the chamber's rules (11:05 AM - 12:00 PM), followed by the government's anti-crisis package (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM). The voting block, including a decision on the Senate's resolution regarding the 2020 budget, will begin at 2:30 PM and last until 4:00 PM.

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- We cannot rest on our laurels. We expect a significant increase in cases. However, if we fight together in solidarity, I believe we will eventually defeat this virus, that we will be able to live properly even if it unfortunately remains present in society all the time - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- We are implementing movement restrictions, and this very difficult phase lies ahead, because these will be restrictions that will affect every one of us, including daily life, in the most mundane sense of the word. This decision is necessary to maximally limit our activity, as other countries have announced yesterday and today. All other matters, beyond the most essential ones, going to the shop, to the pharmacy, taking the dog for a walk, let's postpone them all for later. This situation today demands immense discipline and effort from us. All of us together, all Poles, because thanks to this, we are able to further slow down this increase in behaviours and infections - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

- Moderate restrictions on interpersonal contact can only lead to a postponement of the wave of infections. If we don't limit contact to the maximum, we won't limit the number of sick people, we won't save human lives. I know it's difficult, that you're tired, but all the more I'd like to ask you for an even greater effort, for even more in our collective action to limit the viruses – Łukasz Szumowski said during a press conference.

- Let's stay home – we are now putting this into practice. The regulation will mandate a prohibition on leaving home except in truly necessary situations: when we go to work, when we go to the shop, pharmacy, to the doctor, or call the doctor, because let's try to call rather than go to the clinic – he continued.

- Also, essential situations like walking the dog or simply taking a walk are necessary for all of us, for our health, including mental health, but this does not mean we should gather in squares, that we should go to playgrounds with children, that we should go to the boulevards and barbecue with friends – the Minister of Health stated. 

"There are also restrictions, mentioned in the regulation, concerning movement in public transport. Only seats divided by two, meaning in a tram or bus, and in all public transport, there cannot be crowding. There must be distance. Not only can there not be crowding, movement is generally possible, but above all, let's leave public transport for people who must go to their companies, their workplaces, to the pharmacy, a shop, or for those entrepreneurs who cannot offer remote work and must continue working, because we certainly don't want the economy to collapse. We must simultaneously ensure provisions and supplies of the most essential goods for life," stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- We are buying time for all of us, for better preparation of the healthcare system, for additional facilities. We already have 19 single-specialty hospitals, to prepare additional hospitals just in case. We want to get ahead of events in case this bad, very bad scenario occurs - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- We must further limit possible gatherings to practically an absolute minimum. No more than two people should be moving around according to the regulation issued under this epidemic law. Everything is described in great detail - PMM continued.

"The ban does not include helping close relatives and those closest to the people we live with directly. Assistance to the elderly and close ones is entirely permitted. We all understand the intention behind introducing these very strict rules. We all also understand and know what breaking these rules looks like. More and more people will also react to situations clearly contrary to common sense," said Minister Łukasz Szumowski at a press conference.

- At this moment, we have distributed approximately 100,000 tests, which are currently in laboratories. Simultaneously, of course, we have reached a daily capacity of around 3,000 per day. If we look at the situation in other countries, Poland, in its current state, performed a similar number of tests. Simultaneously, many questions are arising about so-called rapid cassette and strip tests. At this moment, we have provided thousands of such tests to infectious disease hospitals for verification of their efficacy. We have reports from other countries indicating that these tests are not always as reliable as we would wish. These tests are currently being examined in Poland. Simultaneously, we have contracted hundreds of thousands more tests, and there will certainly be no shortage of these tests in Poland – stated Łukasz Szumowski at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

"[For gathering in parks and on boulevards] a fine from a mandate up to five thousand zlotys is possible. It depends on the situation, of course," said Minister Łukasz Szumowski at a press conference.

- I hope that the government will adopt all these arrangements today, which are still being polished in the final phase, and we want to very quickly submit them for certain, which is quite unusual, but in line with my promise yesterday, during the National Security Council convened by the President, for certain inter-party consultations, between individual political groups. All of this is to adopt the provisions of this anti-crisis shield this week, because they are very much needed, they are needed very quickly - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

"The regulation is far-reaching compared to what it was. We are limiting the number of people participating in liturgical services, holy masses, to 5 people, excluding those officiating the ceremonies, priests, and individuals participating, for instance, in a funeral, meaning employees of funeral homes. This is a very significant limitation, but I believe it is necessary for us to be able to function and protect each other" – said Minister Łukasz Szumowski at a press conference.

- [Restrictions] do not affect [the election date]. This is why we are introducing these various restrictions, so that after the next few weeks we can present a situation allowing Poles to return to work. We want the epidemiological situation in the country after Easter to be such, and we are counting on it, that Poles can return to work. We want the maturita exams and the eighth-grade exams to take place - said Mateusz Morawiecki during a press conference.

- I think that after Easter we will be able to wake up to normal professional life in new sanitary conditions. That is what we are counting on. Therefore, I see no reason today why maturita exams, presidential elections, or other exams, such as the eighth-grade exams, should not proceed. Of course, maintaining distance, all the regulations that will be in force must be observed - the Prime Minister added. 

- In Poland, the distribution of the coronavirus and the spread of this disease are even. Unlike in other countries where regional outbreaks have occurred, there is no epidemic justification for isolating entire sectors or regions of Poland and blocking them in any way - said Łukasz Szumowski during a press conference.

- We are implementing electronic solutions to additionally confirm, to check whether individuals who are strictly required to be in quarantine are indeed staying there. If they leave their place of residence or quarantine, they pose, I don't hesitate to say, a mortal threat to their surroundings as well. Therefore, in addition to direct control measures, electronic solutions, special applications, are now being implemented, and they will be mandatory - said Mateusz Morawiecki during a press conference.

“As parliamentarians, we feel a great responsibility for the laws we enact, and we all know the current needs of employers, employees, and Polish families. This affects everyone. The crisis we are currently facing is difficult, and the Polish state is trying to help in every way it can,” said the Marshal of the Sejm, Elżbieta Witek, at a press conference.

The Ministry of Health has announced 25 new cases of coronavirus infection in Poland. This update comes from their official Twitter account, as indicated by the provided link: https://twitter.com/MZ_GOV_PL/status/1242443680700563457.

"As a result of consultations between members of the Sejm Presidium last week, and also this week, we have come to the conviction, and so we adopted the resolution today at the Sejm Presidium, that out of a 6-person presidium, 5 people voted for the adoption of the draft. No one was against it. One person abstained from voting. We are proposing a solution that is not only a solution used, for example, in the European Parliament, but I have asked the Bureau of International Affairs to analyze how it looks in other parliaments. There too, everyone is looking for the most effective solutions possible, so that it doesn't happen that a law is not passed, but at the same time it doesn't become a source of infection for others,” - said Sejm Marshal Elżbieta Witek at a press conference.

“We have passed a resolution to amend the Sejm Rules of Procedure for the duration of this epidemic, the state of epidemic we are currently facing. At the request of Marshal Czarzasty and the Left parliamentary club, we have inscribed in these rules that this method of procedure for resolutions shall apply exclusively to states of epidemic and epidemic threat, but we have also added three states of emergency as described in the constitution” - stated Sejm Marshal Elżbieta Witek at a press conference.

“Our proposal aims to enable us to deliberate according to the new rules of procedure as early as Friday, with the provisions taking effect from the day of adoption. We want to adopt it during Friday's session, but with effect from today, i.e., from the day the Sejm Presidium adopted the draft resolution” - she added.

„Immediately after the Sejm Presidium and the Senior Council meeting concluded, we heard that there would be a press conference by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health, announcing further restrictions. At this moment, we are trying to gather the information contained within it. Certainly, both the Presidium and the Senior Council will communicate with each other remotely once more, most likely tomorrow” - stated the Marshal of the Sejm, Elżbieta Witek, at a press conference.

„There would be a limited number of MPs in the plenary hall. MPs, club leaders know that we would ask for delegated club representations so that each club has its representation, so that it can speak on behalf of the club on individual bills and agenda items, ask questions, and the remaining MPs, including those in quarantine, because there are such too, could participate in the Sejm session, but remotely. Instructions have been prepared and will be sent to every MP, including an instructional video. We would do a dress rehearsal on Thursday” - said the Marshal of the Sejm, Elżbieta Witek, at a press conference.

„It would be good if no one said that we are breaking the law, that we are breaking the constitution, because we are not doing that. Instead, we are trying to prepare regulations that would guarantee, to the maximum extent possible, the democratic participation of every MP in Sejm sessions, in accordance with the constitution, while simultaneously fulfilling the Sejm's duty to enact laws that citizens are waiting for” – stated Sejm Marshal Elżbieta Witek at a press conference.

"The Marshal of the Sejm merely announces the election date. The decision to postpone elections is not mine. One cannot simply move the election date. Postponement can only occur in states of emergency, which are defined. It is not up to me to declare them. We must secure ourselves for various eventualities, for various situations," said Marshal of the Sejm Elżbieta Witek at a press conference.

"Elections differ from deliberations here [in the Sejm]. Security can be ensured at elections, just as people go to shops or other places today where they must go, entering one by one. People are very disciplined. It takes a moment. However, a Sejm session involves 460 MPs in one place," she added. 

'Other countries did not take precautions like we did, and today there are bodies on the ice rink. Would you want that to happen here? Today we already have information, there is nowhere left to put the bodies of people. They are being placed on the largest ice rink in Spain. These countries did not introduce restrictions as quickly as we are introducing them. That is the difference, if you say that other countries did something regarding the elections, but did not do something else. I wouldn't compare here. We govern ourselves by our own law, our own wisdom, the wisdom of citizens' – said the Marshal of the Sejm, Elżbieta Witek, at a press conference.

-There is neither a government draft [of the anti-crisis shield], nor printed versions that bring the solutions we talk about daily, that Poles discuss every day, have been provided. So, in reality, there is great chaos. We are supposed to do important things on Friday. We don't have these documents, we don't know how to prepare for them, and worst of all, the solutions prepared by the Marshal of the Sejm actually violate the Sejm's regulations. So, it's very difficult to work even in such challenging circumstances, in such an exceptional situation, knowing that what we are preparing is inconsistent with the principles that should apply in the Polish Sejm - stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska at a briefing in the Sejm.

- Unfortunately, in this session convened by Marshal Witek, neither a Senate bill nor a proposal from those who are currently losing their jobs due to entrepreneurs affected by the crisis – namely, exemption from social security contributions for the next three months – was included. No good proposals were found, because this government presents only and exclusively a leaky shield, which has been criticized by trade unions, employer organizations, and Polish entrepreneurs alike – stated Borys Budka at a briefing in the Sejm.

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- President Andrzej Duda held a phone conversation today with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping. The discussion lasted 45 minutes. The presidents primarily discussed the situation related to the coronavirus pandemic and the possibilities for cooperation between both states in combating it - Krzysztof Szczerski informed 300POLITYKA.

"President Duda conveyed to President Xi Jinping condolences and expressions of sympathy to the families and loved ones of the coronavirus victims in China. At the same time, he expressed appreciation for the actions of the Chinese authorities and medical services in combating the pandemic. He also presented the current situation regarding the development of COVID-19 in Poland and the actions taken by Polish authorities to halt the spread of the virus.

Both presidents agreed that the authorities of the PRC will respond positively to Polish requests for the purchase of personal protective equipment, materials, machinery, and medical equipment necessary for combating the epidemic.
President Andrzej Duda also expressed interest in the Chinese proposal for a videoconference involving medical experts from Poland, China, and interested countries regarding Chinese experiences in combating SARS-CoV-2.

The presidents also discussed the prospects for future Polish-Chinese and multilateral cooperation, which is essential for returning to the path of economic growth once the pandemic subsides. President Duda emphasized that Poland is ready to assist in providing aid, including transferring supplies from China to countries in our region."

A special plane is scheduled to fly from Warsaw to Beijing today. It will return to Warsaw on March 26th with medical equipment provided by the Chinese side. Further flights for supplies needed to combat the coronavirus will be organized following further arrangements.

45 new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed. In total, 844 people have been infected in Poland.

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In the political corridors (currently – allegedly encrypted – communicators), there is talk of a chilling gaze that the Minister of Health directs at his government colleagues during government briefings, who explain that there are no obstacles to holding the elections. Today, the opinion of Minister Szumowski, whose public status increasingly resembles the esteem the public once held for Professor Zbigniew Religa many years ago, appears to be the only real obstacle to the implementation of PiS's political strategy regarding the election date: Not a step backward. Climbing to the top of trust rankings and listened to with unprecedented attention, the Minister of Health holds a political nuclear weapon – the threat of his resignation. Praised in political circles for his loyalty, tact, and personal class, Szumowski doesn't need to use it, of course, but with nuclear weapons, that's precisely the point – just having it is enough. It's also not at all certain that the PiS leader will push for elections if they were to pose a general health risk. The political entourage of the camp explains his media persistence as an element of a tough game with the opposition. A game in which Kaczyński, despite the difficult moments of the last 5 years, is still in charge. Łukasz Szumowski – from what we hear – communicates more often with Jarosław Kaczyński about the health situation during the pandemic than with the president. Although, perhaps these reports – like everything in politics, which is increasingly becoming over-the-top – are exaggerated, the fact remains that Jarosław Kaczyński, during his illness, received the minister both in the hospital and at home, places where access is very strictly regulated, even for the innermost party leadership. This is completely unimaginable compared to other appointees, outside the inner circle of trust – whom Kaczyński semi-privately, and even once publicly – with a characteristic smile, calls "experiments." Szumowski is assessed in political circles as a person of impeccable character, completely unwilling to engage in intrigue, formulating opinions frankly, and – which is particularly important in this matter – loyal. People from the political sphere point out that although he would never do anything to support the opposition – he holds decidedly conservative views, completely distant from even the more conservative shades on the opposing side – he will not cross the line that is even a shadow of suspicion that politics could endanger people. If holding the elections on May 10th poses such a risk – Szumowski will stand firm like Rejtan – is being said louder and louder in the ruling right-wing circles. It is not at all certain at this point what the stage of the epidemic will be when the time comes to make decisions about postponing the elections or not. The pressure from the opposition in a situation of complete uncertainty is, of course, a completely unconvincing argument for the ruling camp today, especially since it is reinforced by a barrage of liberal media, whose intentions in the ruling right-wing circles no one has any illusions about. Besides – according to our interlocutors – even Jarosław Kaczyński himself has no intention of pushing for elections at all costs, but believes it is far too early to let the opposition feel any hesitation, and that it is time to make appropriate regroupments. Every advantage counts. Kaczyński knows better than anyone that on the other side, no one will bat an eyelid before stabbing him in the back. The Minister of Health himself, when asked by Robert Mazurek about the election date on RMF, says exactly the same thing as in closed crisis and political staff meetings: *“It depends on how many people are sick, it depends on what the situation in hospitals is like, it depends on how many people can leave their homes. These are the data based on which I can recommend certain things, not based on what the moods are, what the ideas are.”* Nothing less and nothing more. Szumowski believes it is too early for decisions, both regarding the elections and the soon-to-be-held matura exams. *– Could someone who signed the Declaration of Faith prepared by Wanda Półtawska, referring to medical conscience “enlightened by the Holy Spirit,” put their hand to endangering citizens' health?* – asks one of our interlocutors rhetorically, winking – currently virtually – an eye.

- One thing has become clear. The flaw in our legislation and the failure to embrace the 21st century digitally. This has been laid bare. Everyone should take responsibility for this. There were no solutions in place that would have allowed for immediate online implementation. Extraordinary solutions must be sought. I would prefer this to happen differently, but we probably have no choice. Today, if we don't adopt these solutions, if we don't introduce solutions for employees and employers, we will be held responsible. It is our greatest responsibility that we are unable to cope in a hopeless situation - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference.

- Where the interest of the state, the interest of the citizen begins, there the interest of the political party ends. Perhaps it would be in the interest of a political party today to drag things out, but it is not in the interest of the citizen to drag things out. Cooperation is needed - added the leader of the PSL.

Ministerstwo Zdrowia poinformowało o 40 nowych przypadkach zakażenia koronawirusem w Polsce. W związku z tym łączna liczba zakażonych wzrosła do 568. Resort zdrowia przekazał również, że zmarła dziesiąta osoba. Pacjentem był 57-letni mężczyzna, który miał choroby współistniejące. Był leczony w szpitalu w Poznaniu.

Według danych opublikowanych w czwartek rano, w Polsce zmarło do tej pory dziesięć osób zakażonych koronawirusem.

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- We had tens of thousands of tests purchased from the very beginning, and there was truly no problem with the quantity of tests, and I think this is really worth clarifying once and for all. We have a surplus of tests, by tens of thousands, beyond what we would currently want to perform. Even if we wanted to test everyone in quarantine, we have that many tests. However, it is also a matter of a rational approach. Nowhere in the world does anyone test all citizens - said Łukasz Szumowski in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).

- Yes, I think so. I am even convinced that [today's restrictions will help in the fight against coronavirus]. I am in telephone contact with the Ministry of Health. I am talking, we are considering solutions that will increase our safety, the safety of Poles. In fact, our main task is to take care of hygiene, which we have always talked about, are talking about, and will continue to remind people about, because it is very important, but above all, lack of contact, isolation. Let's stay home. This quarantine, this national quarantine, is very important, crucial. The weekend is approaching, which will encourage people to go for walks - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News.

- This is not about punishing everyone. Because it's not about Poles being punished. But above all, there must be awareness, information, access to information. We must inform society. This is a task for the state, for television stations, for all media - he continued.

- I am a doctor, and I think that up to now there have been no doubts that if I have to decide about people's health and lives, I say what I think, and it will always be this way - Łukasz Szumowski said in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).

“We must do everything to protect Polish women and men. This is the most important thing. To save their health, their finances, the future of Polish families. All hands on deck and all actions that will serve this purpose will be supported by us, by the opposition and the Left” - said Robert Biedroń, the Left’s presidential candidate and Member of the European Parliament, in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

"The government is deaf to this demand that we establish a permanent working group composed of representatives of the government, the opposition, trade unions, employers, but also other interested parties, so that we can collectively work on concrete solutions. This dialogue is lacking today, and that is why there are many disagreements and many unnecessary tensions. Today, our energy, the opposition's energy, can be constructively utilized," said the Left candidate for President, MEP Robert Biedroń, in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

"Sometimes, the 'total opposition' stance of certain circles blinds them to rationality, rational thinking. Most parliaments in the world meet virtually today. In the European Parliament, I've had guidelines for two weeks, I'm prepared for Thursday's vote and debate. It will be done using tablets, computers, and it's possible. I don't understand it, it's strange behavior [from PO]. After all, parliamentarians, assistants, Sejm Chancellery employees, and journalists also need to be protected. It makes no sense to insist on the parliament convening," said Robert Biedroń, Lewica's presidential candidate and MEP, in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

'It's known that people are scared, and the midwife has the right to be afraid. The director should have provided her with personal protective equipment if she had contact with a patient, for example, someone directly in the admission room or at the emergency department,' Łukasz Szumowski said in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts after Facts). 'Both sides, the director and the nurse, reacted impulsively. She certainly should not have been fired,' the minister added.

- I have a deep conviction that we need enormous solidarity today, the kind that erupted in Poland in the early 1980s, which enabled us to start building a free state after 1989. Today, we need this solidarity once again - said Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".

- The programs we have prepared do not require any adjustments today, nor do they assume any limits or restrictions on social programs. Their effects, especially concerning direct transfers aimed at maintaining jobs or suspending social security contributions, have been preliminarily calculated for three months. We are ready, as the Prime Minister mentioned, to expand these instruments if the need arises. Today, we are certainly not talking about suspending social programs; they are also necessary as they provide working capital to the market. What we are discussing for sure, and such an initiative emerged yesterday – I discussed it at the forum of economy ministers last Friday – is the easing of the expenditure rule, just as we are changing the rules of state aid in Europe. In that case, if there is a necessity, we will not hesitate to amend the budget act in late May or June to give ourselves a larger financial buffer – said Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".

-- SZUMOWSKI'S VETO - A MERELY THEORETICAL OBSTACLE ON THE PATH OF THE PIS POLITICAL STRATEGY, THOUGH KACZYŃSKI'S MEDIA STUBBORNNESS IS NOT A DECISION, BUT A TOUGH GAME WITH THE OPPOSITION, IN WHICH HE STILL HOLDS THE UPPER HAND - ANALYSIS BY 300POLITYKA: “Praised in political circles for his loyalty, tact, and personal class, Szumowski doesn't necessarily have to use it, but in the case of nuclear weapons, that's precisely the point – it's enough to have them. Nor is it at all certain that the PiS leader would push for elections if they posed a universal health risk. The political environment around the camp explains his media stubbornness as an element of a tough game with the opposition. A game in which Kaczyński, despite the difficult moments of the last 5 years, is still in the lead.” -- ON SZUMOWSKI'S RELATIONS WITH KACZYŃSKI: “Łukasz Szumowski – from what we hear – talks more often with Jarosław Kaczyński about the health situation during the pandemic than with the president. Although, perhaps these reports – like everything in politics that is increasingly exaggerated beyond measure – are exaggerated, the fact remains that Jarosław Kaczyński, during his illness, received the minister both in the hospital and at home, i.e., in places with very strictly limited access, even for the core party leadership. This is completely unimaginable compared to other appointees, outside the inner circle of trust – whom Kaczyński semi-privately, and even once publicly – with his characteristic smile calls 'experiments'.” -- IT'S TOO SOON TO LET THE OPPOSITION FEEL HESITATION AND HAVE TIME FOR REGROUPING: “It is not at all certain today what the state of the epidemic will be when the time comes to decide whether to postpone the elections or not. The opposition's pressure in a situation of complete uncertainty is, of course, a completely unconvincing argument for the ruling camp today, especially since it is reinforced by a barrage of liberal media, whose intentions within the ruling right no one has any illusions about. Moreover – according to our interlocutors – even Jarosław Kaczyński himself has no intention of pushing for elections at all costs, but believes it is far too early to let the opposition feel any hesitation or have time to make appropriate regroupings. Every advantage counts. Kaczyński knows better than anyone that on the other side, no one's eyelid will twitch before driving a dagger into him.” https://300polityka.pl/news/2020/03/24/weto-szumowskiego-teoretycznie-jedyna-realna-przeszkoda-na-drodze-politycznej-strategii-pis-choc-medialny-upor-kaczynskiego-to-nie-decyzja-a-twarda-gra-z-opozycja-w-ktorej-wciaz-jest-gora-anali/ **** -- 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG: SZUMOWSKI ON ELECTIONS: I AM A DOCTOR, I SAY WHAT I THINK, AND IT WILL ALWAYS BE THAT WAY BIEDROŃ ATTACKS THE PLATFORM: THE TOTALITY OF THE MESSAGE IS THINKING EMILEWICZ ON THE NEW SOLIDARITY https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/03/24/ ***** HEADLINES: TVP: PO'S BEHAVIOR REGARDING THE SEJM SESSION IS AIMED AT TORPEDOING STATE ACTIONS FACTS ABOUT THE NURSE FIRED BY A PIS VOIVODESHIP COUNCILOR KKZ: JAKUBIAK HELPED PIS ***** POLSAT NEWS -- ANOTHER IMPORTANT STEP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE EPIDEMIC, THE GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS NATIONAL QUARANTINE AND INTRODUCES NEW PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATES. -- IT'S ALSO ABOUT TIGHTENING THE RIGORS, WHICH ARE STARTING TO LOOSEN DAY BY DAY, AS SEEN, FOR EXAMPLE, IN CROWDS IN FRONT OF DIY STORES - Piotr Michalak. -- THE NEXT TWO WEEKS ARE TO BE KEY HERE - Michalak continues. -- THIS WILL BE THE MOST UNUSUAL SEJM SESSION IN HISTORY. -- TODAY, THE DEPUTIES AGREED ON HOW TO WORK ON THE CRISIS SHIELD LEGISLATION DURING THE EPIDEMIC. -- THE DECISIONS MADE TODAY BY THE SEJM AUTHORITIES ARE UNPRECEDENTED; THE NEXT SESSION WILL BE HELD UNDER COMPLETELY NEW RULES - Grzegorz Kępka. -- THE REMAINING PARLIAMENTARIANS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS VIA THE INTERNET - Kępka continues. -- THE PROPOSED CHANGES RAISE DOUBTS AMONG PARTS OF THE OPPOSITION - Kępka. -- THE IDEA OF DEPUTIES PARTICIPATING IN SESSIONS VIA THE INTERNET IS THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL; FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE SEJM RULES ARE TO BE AMENDED ON FRIDAY, ALSO VIA THE INTERNET - Kępka continues. -- THE CONSTITUTION STATES CLEARLY THAT THE SEJM DELIBERATES IN OPEN SESSIONS, AND LAWS ARE PASSED IN THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST HALF THE STATUTORY NUMBER OF DEPUTIES, I.E., 230 - Kępka. -- THE MARSHAL OF THE SEJM JUSTIFIES THE EXTRAORDINARY SOLUTIONS WITH CONCERN FOR THE HEALTH OF THE DEPUTIES AND SEJM EMPLOYEES - Kępka continues. -- INTERESTINGLY, SOME OF THE OPPOSITION SUPPORTS THE PROPOSED CHANGES - Kępka. -- THE OPPOSITION JOINTLY ACCUSES THE GOVERNMENT OF STILL LACKING LAWS DESCRIBING THE SO-CALLED CRISIS SHIELD - Kępka continues. -- THE MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT ASSURES THAT THE WORK IS NEARLY COMPLETE - Kępka. -- THE RESTRICTIONS ARE NOT EASY, BUT ACCORDING TO EXPERTS, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROTECT ONESELF FROM THE VIRUS. ***** TVN FACTS -- A SAD BALANCE SHEET AND FURTHER RESTRICTIONS - opening. -- ŁUKASZ SZUMOWSKI AT A BRIEFING: THE FURTHER APART WE ARE, INCLUDING IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT, THE SAFER WE ARE. -- WE ARE BUYING TIME TO PREPARE HOSPITALS - THE GOVERNMENT ADMITS. THE EPIDEMIC IS DEVELOPING, PROBLEMS ARE INCREASING, AND PERSONNEL IS STARTING TO BECOME SCARCE - in the preview. -- IT IS EASIER TO BUY TIME THAN EQUIPMENT; RESTRICTIONS CAN SAVE THE LIVES OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS - Katarzyna Górniak. -- THE MORE PEOPLE STAY HOME, THE FEWER IN HOSPITALS - Górniak. -- THE PEAK IS AHEAD OF US - Górniak. -- A MIDWIFE IN NOWY TARG FIRED BY A PIS VOIVODESHIP COUNCILOR. -- THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT YET PRESENTED THE PROJECT TO THE OPPOSITION; IT WANTS TO FINISH THE DETAILS BY EVENING - in the preview. -- LAST-MINUTE AMENDMENTS - Arleta Zalewska: The draft law on the "crisis shield" was being amended until the last moment. Now, millions of Poles concerned about their businesses and jobs are waiting for specifics. -- EMILEWICZ'S TWEET FROM 4 AM. -- PMM: I would like this law on the "crisis shield" to enter into force as soon as possible, and I count on it happening within literally the next few days. -- FORTE CEO: We all need to understand that this is a "wartime" situation today, and we all have to bear its costs, but by limiting ourselves. For example, we want to pay everyone the same minimum wage, regardless of their position. -- PIS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE LEFT AND PSL, DECIDED THAT DEPUTIES WILL DELIBERATE REMOTELY - KKZ. -- THE OPPOSITION CITES PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION AS WELL AS DECENCY - KKZ. -- WE WERE ELECTED FOR DIFFICULT TIMES - Borys Budka. -- THE OPPOSITION FEARS THAT THIS WILL GIVE THE AUTHORITIES AN INSTRUMENT FOR THE FUTURE - KKZ. -- THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT INTRODUCING A STATE OF EMERGENCY; WHEN RESTRICTING RIGHTS, IT IS TEMPTING TO STRENGTHEN POWER DURING A PANDEMIC, AS ORBAN IS DOING - KKZ. -- TUSK CRITICIZES THE STUBBORNNESS REGARDING THE ELECTIONS - KKZ. -- DE FACTO A STATE OF EMERGENCY, WHICH THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT INTRODUCING, IS EVIDENT AT EVERY STEP, ALL IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO HOLD THE ELECTIONS IN MAY - KKZ. -- ACCORDING TO PIS, THE SEJM CANNOT CONVENE, BUT ELECTIONS ARE TO BE HELD - KKZ. -- JAKUBIAK ANNOUNCED THE COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES DURING THE EPIDEMIC, THUS HELPING PIS - KKZ. ***** TVP NEWS -- THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES FURTHER DECISIVE STEPS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE EPIDEMIC. FROM TOMORROW, THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE BAN ON LEAVING HOME, EXCEPT FOR WORK, SHOPPING, AND ATTENDING TO ESSENTIAL MATTERS - preview: Restrictions will last at least until April 11. -- WE ARE INTRODUCING NEW RULES FASTER THAN WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, AND SPAIN DECIDED ON RADICAL STEPS ONLY AFTER SEVERAL DAYS FROM THE FIRST CONFIRMED CASE, WHEN THE DISEASE HAD ALREADY TAKEN A HEAVY TOLL - Karol Jałtuszewski. -- THE GOVERNMENT HOPES THAT AFTER EASTER, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO GRADUALLY RETURN TO NORMAL LIFE - Jałtuszewski. -- IN TOTAL, 884 POLES ARE INFECTED. ANOTHER PERSON HAS DIED. -- THE CRISIS SHIELD IS TO ENTER INTO FORCE ON APRIL 1. THE SEJM IS TO DEAL WITH THE LAW ON FRIDAY - preview. -- THE SEJM SESSION ON FRIDAY WILL BE PARTIALLY REMOTE. THE NUMBER OF DEPUTIES IN THE PLENARY HALL WILL BE LIMITED TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CLUBS. OTHERS WILL PARTICIPATE VIA THE INTERNET - preview. -- THE DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES ARE NOT LIKED BY KO AND CONFEDERATION DEPUTIES, AND WITHOUT THE NECESSARY CHANGES, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ADOPT THE CRISIS SHIELD REGULATIONS - Edyta Lewandowska continues. -- THE SEJM MUST CONVENE TO PASS THE IMPORTANT AND ANTICIPATED PROJECT OF THE CRISIS SHIELD, PREPARED ON PRESIDENT DUDA'S ORDER - Marcin Szypszak. -- BLOCKING THE PROJECT, DRAGGING OUT ITS ADOPTION WOULD HAVE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES - Szypszak. -- DEPUTIES FROM CONFEDERATION AND CIVIC PLATFORM ARE AGAINST THE CHANGES - Szypszak. -- ACCORDING TO SOME, THE BEHAVIOR OF PO POLITICIANS IS AIMED AT TORPEDOING STATE ACTIONS, WHICH ARE INTENDED NOT ONLY TO CURB THE WAVE OF CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS BUT ALSO TO MINIMIZE THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE EPIDEMIC - Szypszak. -- NONE OF THE POLITICIANS IN THE USA ARE TALKING ABOUT THE NEED TO POSTPONE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DATE, WHICH IS TO TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR. REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARIES AND URGE THAT DESPITE THE EPIDEMIC, THEY SHOULD TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED - Szypszak. -- IN POLAND, THE OPPOSITION ARGUES THAT THE ELECTIONS MUST BE POSTPONED - Szypszak. -- THE LONGER THE EPIDEMIC LASTS, THE MORE KO POLITICIANS PROVE THAT THEY LACK COMPETENCE IN SECURITY MATTERS - Szypszak. -- THE KO CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT CONFUSES RESPIRATORS WITH "INSPIRATORS." SHE EXPLAINS HER MISTAKE BY FATIGUE - Szypszak. -- COMMENTATORS AGREE THAT KIDAW-BŁOŃSKA GIVES THE IMPRESSION OF A PERSON OVERWHELMED BY THE SCALE OF PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EPIDEMIC - Szypszak. -- QUOTATION OF KIDAWY-BŁOŃSKA'S STATEMENT ABOUT THE EXTENSION FEE FROM RADIO ZET. -- CROWDS ON WARSAW PUBLIC TRANSPORT, DESPITE RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE BETWEEN PASSENGERS - preview. -- TRZASKOWSKI ENDANGERS WARSAW RESIDENTS - headline. -- BUSES, TRAMS, AND THE METRO ARE OVERCROWDED. WARSAW RESIDENTS ARE OUTRAGED - Jakub Krzyżak. -- TRZASKOWSKI DEFENDS HIS DECISIONS - Krzyżak. -- A SIMILAR SITUATION IS OCCURRING IN OTHER CITIES: IN GDANSK, POZNAN, BIAŁYSTOK, AND KRAKOW - Krzyżak. -- ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT'S DECISIONS TODAY, THIS MUST CHANGE FROM TOMORROW - Krzyżak. -- INSTEAD OF CARRYING OUT THE ORDER, TRZASKOWSKI ATTACKS THE GOVERNMENT - Krzyżak.

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