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As of today, stricter rules on the use of masks came into force in Budapest due to the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, and violators of the obligation to wear masks can be fined up to 15,000 HUF.
On Monday, the Metropolitan Assembly decided that, in addition to taxis, public transport, shops, shopping centers and markets, the nose and mouth should be mandatory in cinemas and theaters, concerts and circus performances, as well as in the closed spaces of similar institutions and condominium assemblies. wear a mask.
If someone at these institutions and locations does not wear a mask properly or at all, they may be subject to an on-site fine of up to HUF 8,000 or an administrative fine of up to HUF 15,000.
A fine can be imposed on the spot if the person in question does not comply with the rules for wearing the mask. The regulation provides for the consumption of food and beverages in these places as an exception, and the obligation to wear a mask does not apply to artists. The City Council of the capital has previously drawn attention to the fact that the improper use of masks, that is, leaving the nose free, is also a violation of the regulations. If the number of new infections decreases permanently, the obligation to wear a mask is suspended.
According to yesterday’s data, there are 15,170 infected people identified in Hungary. According to the information published yesterday on koronavirus.gov.hu, eight chronic patients died, so the number of deaths increased to 663, and 4227 have already recovered. The number of active infections on Thursday was 10,280, with 328 patients with coronavirus treated in the hospital, 21 of which are connected to a ventilator.
Viktor Orbán reported on Wednesday on the aforementioned rules, detailing the latest government decisions in a video posted by the Prime Minister on his Facebook page. As he said, the price of the official tests will be from nineteen thousand to five hundred florins, and no money can be asked for a test under any title. The head of government also said that as of October 1, nightclubs should close at 11 p.m., and mentioned as other key regulations that the government would maintain entry restrictions. Viktor Orbán also spoke about the fact that as of October 1, students and teachers can enter schools only after measuring their body temperature, and only they.
We have won the battle against the first wave, now more prepared and experienced, and armed with the consultation, the country is facing the second wave of the coronavirus.
– Viktor Orbán said in his video posted on Facebook.
According to experts, between December and January, the epidemic will reach its peak. According to the prime minister, the government has a pre-set scenario that they can release more hospital beds if necessary, increasing the number of hospital beds from the current 10,000 to 20-30,000.
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