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Coronavirus Update: Medical equipment delivered to 82 hospitals across Hungary

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

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

The supplies will primarily be given to hospital staff and are sufficient to ensure full protection for both staff and patients.

Meanwhile, in regards to the rules and regulations put in place by the government, legal proceedings are under way against 103 people, including 26 suspected of spreading rumors, 19 charged with endangering the public, and 22 with fraud. Nine people are being prosecuted for violating epidemiology rules. In the past three days, the police issued warnings to 822 people for violating curfew rules.

A call center set up for advice on the coronavirus can be reached on +36-80-277-455 and +36-80-277-456 or by email koronavirus@bm.gov.hu