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CORONAVIRUS: Here's the latest

Apr 01, 2020

The number of confirmed people infected with the coronavirus now stands at 525. In quarantine: 61. Recovered: 40. Deceased: 20.

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Coronavirus Update: Number of coronavirus cases in Hungary shows gradual growth

Apr 01, 2020

At the Operational Group’s coronavirus press conference earlier today, officials discussed new supplies of protective gear, the efficiency of the imposed restrictions and the general coronavirus trend in Hungary.

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Coronavirus Update: World-class Hungarian swimmers infected with the coronavirus

Apr 01, 2020

Sixteen swimmers are thought to have been infected with the coronavirus, and there are many who have had a second test with inconclusive results, so a third is needed.

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Coronavirus Update: Six planes arrive in Budapest today bringing protective medical equipment

Apr 01, 2020

Six planes will be arriving in Budapest today, bringing 12 million masks, 30,000 overalls and 200,000 face protectors and other medical supplies.

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Das müssen Sie über das neue Coronavirus-Schutzgesetz wissen

Das meiste, was Sie über das neue ungarische Schutzgesetz gegen das Coronavirus gelesen haben, sind Fake News.

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“Stay Home!” virtual festival to help pass lockdown time

Apr 01, 2020

The “Stay Home!” virtual festival was founded by 50 organizers and hosts of festivals, clubs and events in Hungary.

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Hungary's wages increased in January but effects of novel coronavirus would be palpable

Apr 01, 2020

The Central Statistical Office (KSH) revealed the average gross monthly wage came to HUF 375,200 (EUR 1,050) in January. Net wages also grew by 9.2 percent, to HUF 249,500.

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Coronavirus Update: State Secretary says Hungary's emergency measures were “focused exclusively on the fight against the coronavirus epidemic”

Apr 01, 2020

The Hungarian government's emergency measures taken against the coronavirus epidemic are in compliance with the country's constitution and European Union treaties.

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Coronavirus Update: A new system for recording deaths has been introduced on the official koronavirus.gov.hu website

Apr 01, 2020

A new system has been introduced on the official koronavirus.gov.hu website. More detailed information will be provided from now on, which will include the age, gender and already existing health conditions of the deceased.

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Coronavirus Update: Hungary's food supplies are secure

Apr 01, 2020

The government has announced that food supplies are secure in Hungary and will remain so in the coming months despite the novel coronavirus epidemic.

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Coronavirus Update: Medical equipment delivered to 82 hospitals across Hungary

Apr 01, 2020

Face masks and other medical protective gear recently received from China has been distributed among 82 designated hospitals across Hungary.