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4,023,137 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hungary

The total number of people infected with the coronavirus now stands at 781,299, while 161 more Hungarians succumbed to the virus yesterday.

4,023,137 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hungary. 1,948,728 have already received the second dose of the vaccine.

With 1,951 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Hungary, the number of total cases now stands at  781,299. Meanwhile, 161 more Hungarians succumbed to the virus yesterday and the number of those who have recovered grew to 517,026. The number of active coronavirus cases now stands at 236,572.

There are currently 5,191 people hospitalized with COVID-19, 621 of whom are on ventilators.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, 5,394,652 coronavirus tests have been performed in Hungary.

Now that Hungary has reached the 4 million vaccinated milestone, immunity certificate holders will be able to visit theaters, cinemas, gyms, swimming pools, zoos, museums, libraries and sports events. Hotels and the indoor premises of restaurants may also welcome guests who have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19.

Obligatory, universal mask-wearing remains in place and there must only be one customer per 10 m2 in shops.

Terraces of bars and restaurants may open until 9.30 p.m. and the curfew will start at 11 p.m.

Shops may reopen between 5:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Hairdressers and cosmeticians may reopen.

Public areas and parks remain open.

The Hungarian Police will enforce these restrictions by imposing fines and closing up places that violate the special rules.