Index – National – Most dramatic numbers yet: 1,025 new infections, 28 deaths in one day



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The new coronavirus infection (Covid-19) was detected in 1,025 new Hungarian citizens, increasing the number of infected people in Hungary to 39,862. 28 chronic patients died, bringing the number of deaths to 996 and 11,753 have already recovered. The number of actively infected people is 27,113. 33% of the actively infected, 45% of the dead and 32% of those recovered are from Budapest. According to a new dynamic data service requested in hospitals, 1,519 coronavirus patients are treated in hospitals, 160 of whom are connected to ventilators.

The second wave of the epidemic is occurring in Hungary. The number of infected people is growing and, with it, the number of patients requiring hospital care and the number of ventilated patients is growing dynamically and within a day. Therefore, as indicated in the press conferences of the operational staff, hospitals have been asked to provide even more complete and real-time data on the number of coronavirus patients treated in the hospital and those requiring respiration to organize. effectively medical care, organization of hospital work and possible management.

The government aims to keep the country running and not let the virus paralyze everyday life. The result of the national consultation on the epidemic will also be taken into account when defining protection measures. General rules are still required:

  • In addition to shops and public transport, the use of the mask is mandatory in cinemas, theaters, shopping centers, health and social institutions and customer reception offices.
  • After 23:00, restaurants and entertainment venues must be closed.
  • To slow the spread of the community, it is advisable to avoid places where there are many interiors.
  • They are asked to maintain social distance if possible.
  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
  • Anyone who has been ordered an official home quarantine for a stay abroad or for any other reason must strictly comply.
  • Anyone with symptoms should not go into the community but should stay home and notify their GP by phone.
  • The protection of elderly and chronic patients is of the utmost importance. Older people are also asked to pay more attention to themselves and the general precautions they take.
  • Visiting hospitals and nursing homes is prohibited. And nursing home administrators must do everything possible to prevent infection.
  • The measurement of body temperature is mandatory in schools and kindergartens to filter out feverish children and educators and thus protect the smooth running of kindergartens and schools.
  • If a focal point is developed in a social institution or in any other community, the epidemiological deployment unit will take the necessary actions, they emphasize.

In addition to maintaining health protection, the government is working on additional economic and family protection measures.

Based on the data so far, the operating court has ordered extraordinary breaks in 24 kindergartens and 17 schools, and digital work schedules for 99 classes and 3 entire schools for coronavirus diseases.

Illustration: Diagonal Crown Monitor

(Cover image by Stephane Mahe / Reuters)



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