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Covid Update: 249,841 Active Cases 213 New Deaths In Hungary

• 5 Apr 2021 10:42 AM

3,874 new cases were confirmed on Friday 2 April. The number of people infected with the coronavirus in Hungary now stands at 689,853. The number of deaths stands at 21,928 while the number of those recovered now stands at 418,084 .

249,841 is the number of active infected, 11,806 patients are hospitalized, 1,451 of them are on ventilators. 

Vaccination is ongoing, 2,362,839 people already vaccinated, 913,012 got their second one. We are in the ascending branch of the third wave of the epidemic, with an increasing number of active infected and hospitalized patients, which is why the government has decided to tighten and extend restrictions until 9 April.

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 9 April 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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