Poland government in quarantine after minister diagnosed with virus
You're referring to the recent news about the Polish government being placed in quarantine after a minister tested positive for COVID-19.
Yes, on March 12, 2020, it was announced that Poland's Minister of the Environment, Michał Kurtyka, had tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the entire Polish government was placed in quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus.
The quarantine measures were taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the government officials and staff. The government buildings were closed, and all non-essential meetings and events were cancelled.
The Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, and other government officials were also placed in quarantine, although they did not show any symptoms of the virus. The quarantine period was initially set for 14 days, but it was later extended to 21 days.
The situation was closely monitored by health authorities, and the government continued to function remotely during the quarantine period. The Polish government has been taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, including restricting travel, closing non-essential businesses, and implementing social distancing measures.
It's worth noting that the quarantine of the Polish government was a rare occurrence, and it highlights the seriousness with which the government is taking the COVID-19 pandemic.