The number of new virus cases rose by 248 from the previous day, while the death toll increased by nine, according to public health authorities.
The latest deaths in Poland’s coronavirus outbreak are six men and three women aged 55 to 88, the Polish health ministry said in a tweet.
It added that all of these patients had pre-existing medical conditions.
On Thursday, the Polish health ministry reported 28 deaths throughout the day and 343 new coronavirus infections nationwide, compared with 25 deaths and 313 new cases a day earlier.
The health ministry announced on Friday morning that 3,095 people with suspected coronavirus infection were in hospitals nationwide, with a further 97,905 quarantined, and 20,546 under epidemiological supervision.
All three figures were lower than those reported a day earlier.
Meanwhile, the number of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 throughout the country increased to 1,944 as of Friday morning, the health ministry also said.
The first infection was confirmed by Polish authorities on March 4, while the country's first coronavirus fatality was announced on March 12.
Poland has since declared a "state of epidemic" and temporarily closed its borders to non-residents in a move to curb the spread of the illness.
International scheduled flights and passenger rail connections were suspended on March 15.
In another move to contain the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, the government has limited the operations of shopping malls and closed all pubs, clubs and entertainment venues.
Public gatherings of more than two people have been banned.
Health and government officials have urged Poles to stay home and practice social distancing.
An initial two-week closure of the country’s schools has been extended until April 26.
People have been ordered to wear masks or other face coverings when out in public.
Poland on Monday eased some of its coronavirus lockdown restrictions, allowing more customers into stores and reopening parks and forests.
(gs/pk)
Source: IAR, PAP, TVP Info
