New decrees have appeared in the Hungarian Gazette, effective as of Wednesday.

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 was mostly between 50 and 100 in 24 hours. The first step is a partial closure, but how effective it is is questionable. Follow our news!

The driver of a public transport vehicle is not required to wear a mask when working in the closed cabin of the public transport vehicle, according to the Hungarian Gazette published on Tuesday. The regulation went into effect on Wednesday, so today.

Another measure has been added: Social, child welfare or child protection workers, professional staff members of law enforcement agencies and employees under the law of civil servants or public administration can use the services national, regional and suburban for free without having to buy a ticket. the local public passenger transport service.

Persons entitled to the travel allowance must demonstrate that they are entitled to the allowance by means of a certificate issued by the employer and a document proving their identity.

The discount applies to second-class carriages in passenger transport by rail and also applies to the ticket and the replacement ticket. These Regulations will expire on February 8, 2021.


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