The number of identified coronavirus infections in Hungary increased by 698



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Most of the 96 deaths were chronically elderly patients, bringing the number of deaths to 9,047. The number of people cured is also constantly growing, Currently 130,420 people, the number of actively infected people is 176,593 people. 19% of the actively infected, 20% of the dead and 20% of those recovered are from Budapest. 6,072 coronavirus patients are hospitalized, 467 of whom are on ventilators.

The goal remains to curb the epidemic and protect the performance of hospitals. This is the goal of the announced emergency protection measures, which will run until January 11. The curfew will also be in effect on New Year’s Eve.

A new stage in controlling the coronavirus epidemic was reached with the arrival of the first shipment of vaccines in Hungary on Saturday and the vaccination of healthcare workers. Hospital health workers will be vaccinated at the 5 designated hospital vaccination points today and in the coming days. The first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine contains 9,750 doses of vaccine, which will allow 4,875 healthcare workers to be vaccinated, since one person needs two vaccines, with a variation of 21 days. The first shipment of vaccine was delivered on Saturday to five designated hospital vaccines: South Pest Central Hospital, Korányi National Institute of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University Clinic, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Hospital in Nyíregyháza and Kenebr University in Debrecen. The next shipment of vaccine is expected to arrive in late December. and it will be followed by newer ones, and the vaccination of health workers will continue at the same rate as them.

In the first half of 2021, pharmaceutical authorities are expected to authorize new vaccines, and then additional vaccines may arrive in Hungary to begin mass vaccination of the population. The vaccination will be free and voluntary, so it is definitely worth registering so that the authorities can contact applicants. So far, more than 300,000 people have registered for vaccination on the website https://vakcinainfo.gov.hu/.

People with protective masks in BudapestPhoto: Sándor Csudai – Origo

The post office will deliver a letter to pensioners in December informing them of the possibility of registration by the national medical director, Cecília Müller. Retirees can also report their need for coronavirus vaccination by completing and returning the form attached to the letter.

To maintain health protection, the government extended epidemiological preparation for six months and also suspended flights from Great Britain.

For the benefit of families and businesses, the government has planned the incorporation of an action plan for economic protection. The moratorium on the payment of loans for families and companies will be extended by the government for half a year until July 1. The salary subsidy program is complemented. The corporation tax for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors will be cut in half from January 1. Families raising and expecting children are supported by the government with a discounted home renovation loan of up to HUF 6 million, with a maximum interest rate of 3 percent. Of this amount, 3 million HUF is a non-refundable grant, which can be used at the end of the renewal and automatically reduces the loan amount.

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. Attention is drawn to the fact that hospitals and nursing homes are still prohibited from visiting them.

In addition to health workers, social workers involved in defense, police officers, soldiers and public servants can also use public transport for free. Free rides require a certificate from the employer stating that the person is performing duties related to the emergency or consequences of a coronavirus pandemic.

There is still a curfew between 8:00 p.m. M. And 5:00 a. M., Everyone should be home by 8:00 PM. M. A case of exemption from curfew is work, which, however, must be justified.

Stores, with the exception of pharmacies and gas stations, can stay open until 7 p.m. and after curfew expires, so they can open at 5 a.m. at the earliest. Service providers and services not mentioned in the regulation (eg hairdresser, massage therapist, personal trainer) can normally operate under the curfew rules.

The regulations introduced so far on the use and maintenance of distance remain in force, with the obligation to wear a mask in some public areas of settlements with more than 10,000 inhabitants. It is the mayor’s responsibility to designate the areas. It is not yet mandatory to wear a mask during sports activities or in parks or green areas.

All meetings are prohibited. Restaurants cannot accept guests, they can only stay there to bring food. Hotels cannot accept tourists, only guests arriving for business, economic or educational reasons. It is prohibited to carry out any type of event, including cultural events and Christmas fairs. Sports matches must be held behind closed doors. The use of leisure facilities, including in particular fitness rooms, indoor swimming pools, museums, libraries, cinemas and zoos, skating rinks, is prohibited.

It’s still important to keep schools running, which is why schools are cleaned over winter break and, when necessary, soldiers disinfect them. Elementary schools will open on January 4, and after a week of digital rest in secondary schools, the traditional work schedule is expected to resume on January 11. The measurement of body temperature will continue in schools, and before the start of school, in early January, teachers will be able to quickly take tests voluntarily and free of charge, for which it is already possible to register.

Private and family events (ex: birthdays) can be held for up to 10 people, which does not include children under 14 years of age. Funerals can be held for up to 50 people. Weddings can be held without a wedding, however only certain people can attend the event.

Public parking is free. Commercial P + R, Parking Garage, Parking Garage, Enclosed Surface Parking and Non-Enclosed Surface Parking can be used free of charge from 7pm to 7am. The facility operator is obliged to allow free parking during this time zone.

The police strictly monitor compliance with the rules, impose fines and close places where regulations are not followed. Soldiers support police work in various cities across the country and ease the burden on health workers at the hospital.

In Hungary, everyone has a hospital bed, care, a ventilator and the goal of protective measures is to keep it that way. In order to continue providing hospital care to coronavirus patients with an increasing number of patients, deferred surgeries have been suspended and the number of hospitals included in care and hospital beds reserved for coronavirus patients increased. .

In order to curb the spread of the community, we will continue to avoid places where there are many people indoors, preferably keep social distance, wash our 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 stay home and notify their GP by phone.

Free flu vaccines are already being given as part of health protection. The supply of general practitioners for influenza vaccination is ongoing, the government report concludes.



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