Index – National – Another 1070 infected, eight lives claimed by coronavirus

In one day, the new coronavirus infection (Covid-19) was detected in 1,070 new Hungarian citizens, which is the highest daily number of cases in Hungary so far. Total The number of infected people identified in Hungary increased to 17,990. Eight patients died, bringing the number of deaths to 683 and 4,391 already recovered. The number of actively infected people is 12,916. 41 percent of the actively infected, 58 percent of the dead and 40 percent of those recovered are from Budapest. The hospital cares for 404 coronavirus patients, 32 of whom are on ventilators.

As the data of new infections warn, the second wave of the epidemic is taking place in Hungary, the virus is already spreading in the community. The government aims to keep the country operational and not let the virus paralyze everyday life, so the general rules that are already in place and easy to follow are now even more important.

• As of Monday, the use of the mask is mandatory not only in shops and public transport, but also in cinemas, theaters, shopping centers, health and social care institutions and customer reception offices.
• Also, after Monday at 23:00, restaurants and entertainment venues must be closed.
• They are being asked to continue to avoid places where there are many people in the interior to slow the spread of the community.
• if possible, keep social distance,
• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
• Anyone who has been ordered to have an official home quarantine for a stay abroad or for any other reason must strictly comply.
• Anyone with symptoms should not go to the community but stay home and notify their GP by phone.
• Starting in October, teachers and students can only enter schools after a body temperature measurement.

The protection of elderly and chronic patients is of the utmost importance. The elderly are also asked to pay more attention to themselves and general precautions. Visiting hospitals and nursing homes is prohibited. And nursing home care providers should do everything possible to prevent infections, according to the government’s coronavirus website.