Coronavirus restrictions
More hospitals ban visitors in view of rising covid cases
In some instances patients in serious condition can be visited with permission by the hospital management.
Gulyás: Extended Covid measures have no bearing on people’s fundamental freedoms
Gergely Gulyás noted that the government has asked lawmakers to prolong the measures until Jan. 1.
Masks no longer mandatory after 5.5 million incoulations
The sixth phase of the gradual easing of restrictions entered into force on Saturday.
Hungary to lift mask-wearing requirements once 5.5 million vaccinated
As a general rule, masks will no longer be required indoors and people will be allowed to go to hotels, restaurants, baths and water parks without an immunity certificate.
Decree outlines rules applying to next stage of Hungary’s reopening
The decree includes details on the attendance of outdoor and indoor events.
PM Orbán: We can say goodbye to our masks
Hungary passed 5 million vaccinations over the weekend, allowing it to lift most of its coronavirus restrictions.
Gulyás: Pandemic measures will remain only as long as necessary
The Indian variant of the coronavirus had not been detected in Hungary but “there is a chance” that it would.
Gulyás: Hungary’s vaccination plan is 1-2 months ahead of other European countries
Gergely Gulyás said Hungary “leads the pack” with nearly 56 percent of adults inoculated.
Restrictions to remain in place until August
Thanks to its vaccination drive, Hungary has been able to break out of the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Steps of reopening after the number of those inoculated reaches 4 million
According to an announcement on kormany.hu, when the number of those vaccinated reaches 4 million, new measures will take effect which are linked to the certificate of immunity.
Hungary reaches the 3.5 million vaccinated milestone
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced on social media that the number of those vaccinated against Covid-19 has reached 3.5 million.
Gulyás: Bar and restaurant terraces can reopen on Saturday
Gergely Gulyás said Hungary will surpass 3.5 million vaccinated people tomorrow, so terraces can reopen on Saturday.