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Hungary’s healthcare system is able to meet increased COVID-19 caseloads
Hungary’s healthcare system is able to meet increased caseloads as there are plenty of unused beds, and every patient in need will get quality care.
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Hungary's health services are ready for peak of the second wave
Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister’s chief of staff, said the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is “more serious” than the first.
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Hungary expands number of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients
Human Resources Minister, Miklos Kásler has ordered the expansion of the number of hospitals treating coronavirus patients.
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PM Orbán inspects coronavirus facilities at St. László Hospital
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér visited the St. László Hospital in Budapest to observe preparations for receiving coronavirus patients.
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CMO orders nationwide ban on hospital visits
Institutions found in violation of the ban face a fine of up to HUF 5 million (EUR 14,000).
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Hungarian government allocates HUF 60 billion to revamp 17 Budapest hospitals
The government will revamp 17 Budapest hospitals to improve hygiene infrastructure in preparation of a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic.
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Coronavirus Update: Hospital ban lifted
Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller has lifted a restriction under which visitors were banned from hospitals due to the coronavirus epidemic.
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Coronavirus Update: Visiting restrictions put in place at hospitals and homes for the elderly
The nationwide visit ban will remain in place until further notice, the National Public Health Center (NNK) said in a statement.
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Hungarian government to provide hospitals with HUF 79.4 billion healthcare finance package
The Hungarian government is providing hospitals with a HUF 79.4 billion (EUR 242m) finance package to improve healthcare and reduce debt.
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Fidesz MP slams opposition for rejecting super hospital in Buda
The government had been spending an annual HUF 450-550 billion (EUR 1.3-1.6bn) on upgrading hospitals around the country. It also aims to spend HUF 700 billion on upgrading the health infrastructure of Budapest.