Eucharistic Congress in Budapest to cause the fourth wave of coronavirus?
Many fear that the International Eucharistic Congress held by Budapest at the beginning of September might push the virus to reappear again, stronger than before.
Hungarians and the country itself are slowly recuperating from the damages done by the global pandemic. People are back to travelling, both locally and internationally, so the country’s tourism can also benefit.
Domestic tourism takes off in Hungary
There is an event, however, that many fear could start the fourth wave of coronavirus.
The International Eucharistic Congress organised in Budapest between September 5 and 12 will be held without any restrictions.
The organisers hope that the event will not be the root of a possible fourth wave hitting the country.
The chance is there, though, as tens of thousands of visitors from almost 70 countries are expected to arrive in Budapest, especially on the last day when the Pope will celebrate a mass.
The number of spectators can even reach up to a hundred thousand on this occasion.
Secretary-General of the Congress Father Kornél Fábry answered the questions posed by Népszava about the organisation and the possible restrictions to protect participants. He said that delaying the congress for an entire year already had caused many difficulties. They hope that the fourth wave will not explode during the congress. However, there will be no special pandemic restrictions, such as the use of masks or distance keeping.
Moreover, pilgrims arriving from every corner of the world will have no obligation to present any document proving their immunity against the virus.
It sounds rather alarming, considering the number of visitors, pilgrims, and all those interested. As DNH previously reported, the Eucharistic Congress on its own asked for almost 5500 spots in several Budapest dormitories for the participants. It does not only mean that pilgrims who do not need to show any certificate proving their immunity will stay in these student buildings, but it also impedes thousands of students to move into their dorm rooms for the first two weeks of the semester.
Father Kornél Fábry said that they had received these dormitory rooms as an offering and added that participants would also find accommodation in parishes and at families. He hopes that university students will not suffer any inconvenience as a result.
We will only see the results about a week after the congress since the virus has a six-seven-day-long incubation period, four days in the case of the new Delta variant. We do have some references, though. The final of this summer’s European Championship was called a “super-spreader” event by health officials. Over five thousand people caught Covid at the football final and semi-finals, highlighted The Telegraph.
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Source: nepszava.hu, telegraph.co.uk
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It is ridiculous that the god squad do not have to prove immunity and/or a recent PCR test before entering the country. What makes them so special?
In probability by the time this Eucharistic Congress takes place in Budapest, Hungary – new case numbers – of the 4th wave of this novel coronavirus – Delta Strain, will be over the leval say 185 per day at present.
Statistics – overall – don’t Lie – and nor does History.
Matthew 18 : 20 –
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them.”
Let us Hope have Faith – that the openess of Hungary in recent months to TOURISM – except from the moon – but our present Prime Minister/Fidesz Party have plans to fix that = welcoming ALL – to Budapest, Hungary – by all forms of transportation universally available – does not drive the “sword of pain ” into Hungary – than what we have suffered endured ongoing sadly – the previous (3) three country lock-downs – this novel virus has effected on us – 9.6 million citizens.
Vaccination / Immunization = gives – US – a greater statistical by numbers chance – if we – after Immunization – where to become infected by the Delta Virus.
First jab or booster jabs – PLEASE – not the Chinese “lolly water” vaccine conglomeration – the statistically medically proven vaccine with a bit of “fire and brimstone” – FIGHT – in them – betters our chances of fighting off this Delta Strain – 4th wave.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them.”
Please God and St. Stephens – and St Luke – the patron Saint of the Medical Profession – may the vastness of visitors to Budapest, Hungary – for The Eucharistic Congress inclusive of His Holiness – Pope Francis – may they spread together sharing in the – Good News – and – NOT – the evilness – the spreading amongst us – of this ongoing novel coronavirus.