This creates a fuzzy situation, since previous regulations gave those affected the right to apply for an exemption until January 15, Népszabadság observed.

The decree does not exempt such critical sectors as health care, the newspaper pointed out.

University and college teachers are exempted.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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