Is Hungary Ready to Start Reopening?
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Tuesday that Hungary has reached its goal for the first stage of the gradual reopening, which began on Wednesday. Comparing the coronavirus-related statistics at the time the government decided to introduce strict lockdown measures to curb the pandemic in March with the ones on the first day of the start of the gradual reopening, one must wonder: is the country ready for this?
Third-wave devastates Hungary
The third wave of the coronavirus pandemic hit Hungary with a crushing impact at the end of February. By the beginning of March, the virus started spreading faster and faster with a reproduction rate among the highest in Europe.
Medical Chamber Continues to Urge Media Access in Hungarian Hospitals
The Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK) shared a statement on Tuesday speaking in length about why it would be important for journalists to enter and report on Hungary’s hospitals. The Chamber has already voiced its support for the open request of 28 media outlets to enter hospitals, which was rejected by government officials. This statement, however, makes a detailed argument as to why the government should rethink its approach. Appearing to counteract the calls for more transparency by journalists and doctors, the Hungarian government has banned members of parliament from entering and reporting on hospitals, and has begun sharing less data around the developments of the epidemic.
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Coronavirus in March: Third Wave Hits Hungary with Devastating Force
Hungary has been through its toughest month so far since the coronavirus pandemic appeared in the country. Despite some restrictions introduced early last month, it broke all existing negative records and became the one with the worst fatality rate on the globe.
After the fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom appeared in Hungary at the end of February, it began to spread at a devastating pace.
By the beginning of March, the situation became absolutely untenable, and the government decided to reintroduce strict lockdown measures, closing non-essential shops and catering businesses, on top of the overnight curfew in place since last November.
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