Number of places where mask-wearing is compulsory increases in Hungary

The number of schools and universities prescribing face masks for their students is constantly rising in Hungary as the number of new COVID cases increases.

According to portfolio.hu, multiple Budapest and country schools tightened rules regarding mask-wearing in the last two weeks. That is because the number of students struggling with upper respiratory symptoms is rising. Therefore, more and more schools prescribe compulsory mask-wearing in the corridors, canteens, toilets, and rooms of social interaction. In some institutions, students already have to wear a mask during classes.

More and more people are wearing masks on public transport. Up until now, 3-4 schools have closed because of the fourth wave, and 10-15 classes are continuing with digital education.

Many universities also introduced compulsory mask-wearing. At some universities, students have to wear masks only during classes. One example is the Budapest University of Technology and Economy.

According to MTI,

nine patients died of a Covid-related illness in the past 24 hours,

while 679 new coronavirus infections were registered, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Friday. So far 5,891,228 people have received their first jab, while 5,651,539 have been fully vaccinated. 784,000 Hungarians have received a booster jab.

The number of active infections stands at 7,539,

while hospitals are treating 533 Covid patients, 84 of whom need respiratory assistance. Since the first outbreak, 823,384 infections have been registered, while fatalities have risen to 30,199. 785,646 people have made a full recovery. There are 6,476 people in official quarantine, while 6,947,933 tests have been officially carried out.

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Source: MTI, portfolio.hu