Hungary's DK accused the Orbán government of "politicising the issue of the coronavirus vaccine and subjecting it to its anti-European Union campaign."
New Vaccination Strategy: Can Second Dose be Delayed?
Due to the surge of new variants in Hungary, Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller is urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Meanwhile, in order to keep up with the new infections, the government, with the advice of the Task Force has decided to delay the interval between the first and second doses of Pfizer/BioNtech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
According to a circular signed by Cecília Müller which was received by GPs, the new decision significantly modifies the protocol for the administration of vaccines manufactured by Pfizer/BioNtech and AstraZeneca.
Foreign Minister: Hungary's government won't let either Brussels or the left-wing contest the ability and right of Hungarian experts to decide on vaccines.