Let’s continue to take care of each other!
In cooperation with the district municipalities, the Municipality of Budapest provided free antibody testing for Budapest residents over the age of 60. A total of 20,000 tests were conducted. You can see the results here.
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Current rules
The following rules set out by the government are in effect since July 3rd, 2021.: Masks are no longer mandatory
Additional results from the antibody testing organized by the Municipality of Budapest
In cooperation with the district municipalities, the Municipality of Budapest provided free antibody testing for Budapest residents over the age
Wearing a mask is still required while using public transport services and in indoor areas
Due to the recent lifting of certain pandemic restrictions, masks will not be mandatory to use at public transport stops
The curfew has been lifted as five million citizens have been vaccinated
The curfew has been lifted, and there is no need to wear a mask anymore in public, Prime Minister Viktor
Gradual reopening in Budapest
In the last few days, several cultural institutions in Budapest have reopened their doors to visitors.
4 million people have been vaccinated, the rules will change from Saturday
4 million people have received at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by Friday afternoon, as announced by
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