The number of people confirmed to be infected with novel coronavirus in Hungary has grown to 408, with more Hungarian citizens having tested positive, and two more patients have died, the government website koronavirus.gov.hu said on Sunday. So far, thirteen people have died from the virus, the website said. Continue reading “Over 400 infections in Hungary”
Justice Minister Judit Varga firmly rejected criticism of Hungary’s recent bill on coronavirus related measures, in a letter published by Politico on Friday, saying that “Europe’s hysterical reaction to emergency measures is evidence of double standards”. Continue reading “Justice minister rejects “fake news” about Hungary”
The number of people confirmed to be infected with novel coronavirus in Hungary has grown to 343, with more Hungarian citizens having tested positive, and another elderly patient suffering from chronic diseases has died, the government website koronavirus.gov.hu said on Saturday. Continue reading “Hungary confirmed cases reach 343, another elderly patient dead”
Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday announced a curfew in Hungary. People are only allowed to leave their homes to go to work or to run essential errands, Orban said in an interview to public broadcaster Kossuth radio. Continue reading “Orban announces curfew”
Efforts against the novel coronavirus epidemic will cost “several hundred billion forints”, but those resources are available from central coffers, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office told his regular news conference on Thursday. Continue reading “Operative board: Epidemic has slowed down”
Hungary is at the start of a long period of protective measures, and many methods will need to be applied in the fight against the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, when he joined the regular press conference of the operative board. Continue reading “Orban: We should solve the crisis ourselves”
The novel coronavirus outbreak in Hungary has not reached the stage of mass illnesses, but this is likely soon, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview on Friday. Continue reading “Orban: Hungary unlikely to avoid mass illnesses”
