Poland to shutter 12 virus-hit coal mines
Union opposes the decision, saying it will lead to permanent closures
08 June 2020 - 20:29
Warsaw — Poland will close a dozen coal mines from Tuesday for three weeks to stop the spread of the coronavirus among miners, its deputy prime minister said.
The move comes as Poland recorded its largest daily rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Monday, with 599 new infections. Miners account for almost 20% of recorded coronavirus cases in the country...
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