858 New Coronavirus Infections in Hungary

The official number of confirmed people infected with the coronavirus in Hungary now stands at 30,575. The total number of active COVID-19 cases is 22,081, with 7,470 recovered.

With another ten elderly people who suffered from chronic disease passing away, the total official death toll of this epidemic in the country rises to 822. The number of those in compulsory home quarantine is 19,923.

There are currently 685 patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, 42 of whom are on ventilators.

These are the current travel restrictions applied in Hungary, according to the government website:

• Starting September 1, foreigners (except foreign nationals with Hungarian residency, who are treated as Hungarian citizens) are only allowed to enter Hungary if it’s absolutely necessary.
• Based on bilateral agreements, V4 citizens who previously booked trips to Hungary may enter the country with one negative coronavirus test.
• Hungarians returning from abroad must undergo a medical examination upon arrival and either go into self-quarantine for 14 days or present two negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests.
• Transit through Hungary is possible, provided travelers do not leave the designated transit corridor and leave Hungary within 24 hours of entry.

The site reminds that it is still vital for everyone to maintain a distance of 1.5 meters and cover their face in shops and on public transport within Hungary.