Poland's coronavirus cases rise to 71,126, deaths up to 2,124: health ministry

A total of 71,126 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Poland since the start of the pandemic, and 2,124 have died from the COVID-19 respiratory disease so far, officials said on Monday.

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The number of new virus cases rose by 302, compared to 437 fresh cases on Sunday and 567 on Saturday, according to public health authorities.

The death toll increased by four on Monday, compared to seven on Sunday and 13 on Saturday.

On August 21, Poland's public health authorities reported a record daily rise of 903 new coronavirus infections nationwide, the most since the pandemic hit the country in early March.

Poland's first SARS-CoV-2 infection was confirmed by authorities on March 4, while the country's first coronavirus fatality was announced on March 12.

Poland last Tuesday reopened most of its schools to students after the summer break ended and a new school year began.

(pk)

Source: PAP