“In the current situation, we cannot afford to open the border to foreigners. It is necessary to stop the access of foreigners who may become a breeding ground for the coronavirus in Poland, ”TASS quoted him as saying.

He noted that passenger air service, as well as railway communication will be suspended on the night of Saturday to Sunday, March 15.

He also said that bars, restaurants and other catering establishments are closing in the country. Grocery stores and pharmacies will continue to operate normally.

Earlier, the Polish authorities said that they are introducing sanitary control at their borders.