The power of epidemiological measures should also not disappear at Christmas, warned the rector of the University of Semmelweis.

Coronavirus: the second wave, the second closure

Later than expected by many, but in mid-November, the Hungarian government also decided to try to curb the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic by introducing restrictions. At the time of the decision, 5,000 new infections had been identified per day and the number of deaths from the virus mostly ranged from 50 to 100 in 24 hours. The first step is partial closure, but how effective it is is questionable. Follow our news!

Russia urgently needs to increase its vaccine production capacity, as it must also provide vaccination to its own citizens, Hungary can help in this, said Béla Merkely, rector of Semmelweis University. RTL Klubin an interview with He added that he was sure that they would not start vaccination with the Russian vaccine, but with those that could be used in several other countries in Europe.

He repeated the number that has been said many times, about 60 percent of the population needs to be vaccinated or someone else to contract the disease for the immunity of the flock to develop. But he also said that it was important to vaccinate many people within a family.

The epidemiological rigor in Hungary is not very high at the European level, but it is not mild, he said.

“It is important not to lose the power of epidemiological measures at Christmas”

He answered the question of what he expected from the government’s promises for Monday.


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