A total of 9,287 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease in Poland, with 360 deaths from the coronavirus so far, officials said on Sunday afternoon.
The death toll increased by 13 from the previous day.
On Saturday, 363 new infections were confirmed and 16 people died, the health ministry said.
Meanwhile, a total of 1,040 people have recovered so far from the coronavirus in Poland, according to the ministry.
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 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.
Poles now have to wear face masks or scarves covering their nose and mouth when out in public.
(pk/gs)
Source: PAP