Covid Update: 183,336 Active Cases 194 New Deaths In Hungary
- 21 Mar 2021 9:30 AM
10,625 new cases were confirmed. The number of people infected with the corona virus in Hungary now stands at 571,596. The number of deaths stands at 18,262 while the number of those recovered now stands at 369,998.
183,336 is the number of active infected, 10,652 patients are hospitalized, 1273 of them are on ventilators.
Vaccination is ongoing, with 1,563,242 people vaccinated, of which 474,891 have already received their second vaccination.
We are in a steep ascent of the third wave of the epidemic, the British virus mutant is spreading very fast, there is a significant increase in the number of active infections and hospital patients, which is why the government has decided to tighten restrictions.
The additional protection measures that took effect until 28 March are:
* Wearing a mask is mandatory on all streets and public areas within the residential area.
* If possible, keep a protective distance of at least 1.5 meters from the other person.
* Work is possible, but where possible, we recommend working from home. In the state administration, work from home can be ordered, except for those who contribute to the defense.
The evening curfew is still in force between 8pm and 5am. One case of exemption from the curfew is work, which, however, needs to be justified. Sample certificate can be downloaded here.
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
Source:
koronavirus.gov.hu
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