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CORONAVIRUS: Here's the latest

A regularly updated feed of the latest information about coronavirus in Hungary.

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Responding to the UN: If you are unable to help us in the current crisis, please at least refrain from obstructing our defense efforts

False claims of a power grab in Hungary are just that. Such insinuations are not only incorrect but defamatory, and impede the government’s efforts in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus.

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CORONAVIRUS: 408 infected, 71 in quarantine, 34 recovered, 13 deceased

If you have a question call + 36-80-277-455 and + 36-80-277-456 or email koronavirus@bm.gov.hu.

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Coronavirus Update: Number of confirmed cases rises to 408

Mar 29, 2020

With 65 new patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the number of confirmed cases in Hungary now stands at 408.

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CORONAVIRUS: Here's the latest

Mar 29, 2020

The number of confirmed people infected with the coronavirus now stands at 408. In quarantine: 71. Recovered: 34 Deceased: 13.

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Coronavirus Update: Restrictions on movement now in force

Mar 28, 2020

Restrictions on movement are now in force across the whole territory of Hungary up until April 11. During this period, people will only be allowed to leave their homes for good reason.

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Coronavirus Update: New measures to protect the elderly come into force today

Mar 28, 2020

From today, a person aged over 65 can only go to the grocery store, drugstore, market or pharmacy between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Everyone else can shop at other times.

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Responding to the UN: If you are unable to help us in the current crisis, please at least refrain from obstructing our defense efforts

False claims of a power grab in Hungary are just that. Such insinuations are not only incorrect but defamatory, and impede the government’s efforts in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Update: Another elderly man passes away and the number of confirmed cases rises to 343

Mar 28, 2020

Another elderly man has passed away and the confirmed number of patients infected with the coronavirus has increased to 343. The number of recovered cases stands at 34.

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Justice Minister responds to false claims of a power grab in Hungary

Mar 27, 2020

The government’s primary concern is the protection of human lives. Those voicing unfounded concerns about democracy and the rule of law in Hungary are fighting an imaginary enemy. Meanwhile, we’ll keep fighting a real one: the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Update: Universities to remain closed despite state of emergency expiry date

Mar 27, 2020

The Ministry for Innovation and Technology has called on the heads of higher education institutions to maintain measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic and protecting people’s health within the framework of a rectoral decree, despite the expiry of the previously ordered state of emergency.

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Coronavirus Update: Decree on restrictions on movement released

Mar 27, 2020

The decree on restrictions on movement announced by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday morning has been published in Magyar Közlöny [Hungarian Gazette].

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Coronavirus Update: PM Orbán announces restrictions on movement in Hungary between March 28 and April 11

Mar 27, 2020

The new government measures covering the whole country will come into effect between March 28 and April 11. "This is something that people should be able to live with," the prime minister said.

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Coronavirus Update: Budget in place to help those affected by the coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020

Gergely Gulyás said measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic will cost “several hundred billion forints”, but resources are available from central coffers to cover this loss.

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