Eight more COVID-19 Related Deaths in Hungary

The new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was detected in 581 Hungarian citizens in the past 24 hours, thus increasing the number of infected people in Hungary to 14,460. Eight chronic patients have died, increasing the number of deaths to 654 dead with 4,153 recovered.

The number of people in compulsory home quarantine is 29,005, while the total number of active COVID-19 cases is 9,653 in the country.

The latest government decisions in respect to the coronavirus are as follows:

As the virus has been mostly brought into the country from abroad, the government will maintain its international travel restrictions.

In addition to shops and public transportation vehicles, mask-wearing will now be made obligatory in cinemas, theaters, healthcare and social institutions, and customer service offices.

The government maintains a complete ban on visits to hospitals and elderly homes.

Starting on October 1, students and teachers (only these parties) will only be allowed to enter schools following a body temperature check.

The government has established a maximum price for a coronavirus test of HUF 19,500.

Clubs must close no later than 11 p.m.