This is how the tightened restrictions will change our lives
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From March 8, Hungary will close down again due to the heightened third wave of the pandemic and ever-deteriorating statistical data. Kindergartens and elementary schools will be closed until April 7, and only vendors selling vital goods will be open until March 22. So, what kind of life can we expect in the coming weeks?
Index tried to answer this question based on some key aspects:
Where can I go shopping?
All non-essential shops will be closed from Monday for two weeks, that is, until March 22. Exceptions include grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores, and gas stations.
How does this affect education?
According to the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, kindergartens and primary schools are to close until April 7th. This means 3 weeks plus the spring break.
In secondary schools and universities, education continues in a digital format.
What about services?
What we see at this point is that all services must be suspended, except for private healthcare.
What about walking, hiking, and other outdoor activities?
Parks and arboretums will continue to be open, so outdoor sports will remain a possibility. However, safety regulations, such as the use of a mask and a safe distance of one and a half metres while walking, hiking, running, or cycling, must be observed.