What's the government response timeline for Hungary?

Press release from the National Public Health Centre talks about Coronavirus preparations, noting that measures were brought in line with WHO recommendations and, crucially, that "if a suspected, a likely or a confirmed case is identified, a so-called monitoring system will be in place." and that information (including, as future behavior suggests, contact information) will be collected from all suspected and confirmed cases; https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/no-coronavirus-patients-in-hungary-all-hospitals-are-ready-for-cases-if-any (not archivable); https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/there-are-no-coronavirus-patients-in-hungary (not archivable)

National health minister informs about preventative measures: https://index.hu/belfold/2020/02/28/koronavirus_influenzajarvany_tisztifoorvos_vizsgalat_teszt_tunetek_utazas_teendok/

70 people have been tested for coronavirus, implying at least a 1; https://index.hu/belfold/2020/02/28/koronavirus_influenzajarvany_tisztifoorvos_vizsgalat_teszt_tunetek_utazas_teendok/

Government launches Coronavirus website with tips on how to behave; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/

Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/we-are-sealing-hungary-s-borders-to-passenger-traffic-and-banning-events For the time being, in the case of other events, they leave it to the discretion of organisers to decide whether to hold the given event or not. If, however, the situation changes for the worse, the Operational Corps will also have the authority to ban events, Mr Orbán said.

Government announces comprehensive contact tracing for first two cases of Covid-19 in Hungary (two Iranian nationals); https://www.nnk.gov.hu/index.php/nnk-kozlemenyek/530-jarvanyugyi-vizsgalat-indult-az-irani-diakoknal (link not archivable); https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/epidemiological-investigation-launched-into-case-of-iranian-students (link not archivable)

Hungary bans inbound travel from Northern Italy; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/koronavirus-hetfotol-nem-fogad-jaratokat-milanobol-bergamobol-es-trevisobol-budapesti (Link not archivable)

Hungary to update coronavirus protocol within 24 hours; https://index.hu/english/2020/03/09/coronavirus_press_conference_march_9/

Hungary shuts universities, asks schools to close: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/hungary-declares-state-of-emergency-shuts-universities-on-virus; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/emmi-minden-iskolai-programot-unnepseget-mondjanak-le-az-intezmenyek

Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/prime-minister-s-office/news/government-to-introduce-state-of-national-crisis He informed members of the press that the government is banning the organisation of indoor events with an audience of more than 100 persons and outdoor events with an audience of more than 500 persons. In the case of these events, it is the organisers’ responsibility to cancel them.

Hungary declared a national state of emergency on 11 March, ordering the shutting of universities, and banning indoor gatherings of more than 100 and outdoor events of more than 500. Unclear whether private gatherings such as funerals are banned. /web/20200426130235/ https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/short_news/hungary-update-covid-19/

The government may designate potential contaminants not only for hospital quarantine but also for home quarantine measures to be enforced by the police, even for asymptomatic cases; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/rendkivuli-kormanyintezkedesek-hatarellenorzes-beutazasi-tilalom-hatosagi-hazi-karanten

Hungary bans inbound travel from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China for non-Hungarians in response to the coronavirus outbreak. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-government/hungary-curbs-inbound-travel-bans-public-gatherings-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Y21Y

Also on the 12th of March, all events were prohibited, and restaurants and other shops could only stay open until 3 pm. The vulnerable age group was seriously asked to stay at home, while care for those in need was promised to be organised by the municipalities. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section

Government closes all nonessential shops and leisure facilities, but does not extend this to other workplaces such as industry or services; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/kormany-kihirdette-az-ujabb-rendkivuli-es-csoportosulasokat-korlatozo-intezkedeseket, https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-measures/hungary-to-shut-borders-to-international-passengers-to-fight-coronavirus-pm-idUSS8N2A603W

Events in general are banned, beginning at midnight; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/orban-viktor-az-elet-az-elkovetkezendo-honapokban-nem-olyan-lesz-mint-amilyennek-megszoktuk

Government recommends closing public transport; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/ujabb-szintet-lepett-jarvany-napokon-belul-csoportos-fertozes-szakaszaba-lepunk

Government asks all citizens to stay at home if possible; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/ujabb-szintet-lepett-jarvany-napokon-belul-csoportos-fertozes-szakaszaba-lepunk (not archivable)

Hungary closes all international borders; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/orban-viktor-az-elet-az-elkovetkezendo-honapokban-nem-olyan-lesz-mint-amilyennek-megszoktuk; http://abouthungary.hu/blog/ministerprsident-orban-ungarn-hat-neue-manahmen-eingefuhrt-um-die-verbreitung-des-coronavirus-zu-verlangsamen/?fbclid=IwAR0Fnt89eBJzRBrw-HNzkEhUPVLjbUOdmWNdUfon7SGoaoyn9jxMTNw-oKQ

Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/we-are-sealing-hungary-s-borders-to-passenger-traffic-and-banning-events From midnight, events will also be banned in general, and sports events can only be held – provided that organisers decide to go ahead – behind closed doors. “It is, however, best if they are not held at all,” the Prime Minister said. They are closing entertainment venues and cinemas, while in the case of cultural institutions, they are introducing a visiting ban.

On March 18, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a blanket moratorium on loan repayments for all companies and private borrowers until the end of the year to limit the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-economy/update-2-hungary-imposes-blanket-moratorium-on-loan-repayments-to-year-end-idUSL8N2BB7CA

Since 12 March, 2,817 compulsory home quarantine orders were issued, and 5,094 checks were carried out with a view to verifying compliance with the rules of compulsory home quarantine. http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

People displaying mild symptoms must stay in home quarantine; http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-update-persons-displaying-mild-symptoms-must-stay-in-home-quarantine/

From the 27th of March, a curfew restriction came into force, which means that for a two-week period people are only allowed to leave their residences for work or basic needs, as well as they have to keep 1.5-meter distance in public places. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section

Restrictions on movement are being imposed in relation to the entire territory of the country for the period between 28 March and 11 April. For two weeks, citizens will only be allowed to leave their homes and places of residence for the purpose of going to work or meeting other essential needs, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday on Kossuth Radio’s programme ‘Good morning, Hungary’. The decree on restrictions on movement lists the essential reasons for which persons may leave their homes or places of residence. The government made every effort to define them in such a way that “life should remain liveable”, he said. http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-update-restrictions-on-movement-now-in-force/ /web/20200426125954/ https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/restrictions-on-movement-to-be-imposed-in-hungary

Source: http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/ "08:45 AM - March 30: More people are expected to become infected and many new cases will be diagnosed Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller said more and more people are expected to become infected with the new coronavirus in Hungary, and many new cases will be diagnosed. During an online Operational Group press conference, Müller said more laboratory tests are being conducted, although still only in the contact-tracing phase. She added that seven laboratories are working around the clock to process the tests. So far, 12,148 have been completed."

Source: http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/ "08:45 AM - March 30: More people are expected to become infected and many new cases will be diagnosed Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller said more and more people are expected to become infected with the new coronavirus in Hungary, and many new cases will be diagnosed. During an online Operational Group press conference, Müller said more laboratory tests are being conducted, although still only in the contact-tracing phase. She added that seven laboratories are working around the clock to process the tests. So far, 12,148 have been completed."

https://www.nnk.gov.hu/index.php/koronavirus-tajekoztato/567-eljarasrend-a-2020-evben-azonositott-uj-koronavirussal-kapcsolatban (not archivable)

From 30th of April all patients who are entering or leaving the hospital should be tested for the coronavirus and it is mandatory to test those who are working in a nursing home. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

Hungary extends lockdown /web/20200426130339/ https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-16/hungary-extends-national-lockdown-to-contain-spread-of-coronavirus

Under this scheme, the Hungarian State undertakes to subsidise 70% of employees’ unpaid salary (subject to certain conditions) for three months provided the employer employs the employees in reduced working time instead of making them redundant, and agrees to maintain the employment of the subsidized employee for a certain period. Employers can apply for the State subsidy from 16 April 2020, and the new rules apply retroactively for the current procedures in place. https://www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/hungary/covid-19-the-much-awaited-new-rules-of-hungarian-short-time-working-and-the-state-subsidy-scheme Further, there are certain conditions the employers need to satisfy to be eligible for the scheme, which suggests that all the workers may not be eligible. The employer should: - have been operating for at least 6 months, - demonstrate that the reason behind the employment in reduced working time is directly and closely linked to the emergency situation, and provide credible evidence that the maintenance of headcount is essential to its continuous economic activity and thus of national economic interest, - present the measures taken and expected so far to overcome the economic difficulties, - demonstrate that, in respect of the above point, the employer has exhausted all the available opportunities to reschedule the working time, - fulfill the criteria of sound labor relations, no ongoing liquidation proceedings against the employer (e.g. voluntary liquidation, liquidation, bankruptcy proceedings), - as of 31 December 2019, the employer was not classified as a company in difficulty. https://www2.deloitte.com/hu/en/pages/tax/articles/new-wage-subsidy-scheme-to-maintain-jobs.html These rules suggest that these measures are not designed to cover all workers, especially those in the informal sector who are quite likely to find it difficult to adequately prove their eligibility. Hence, listing it as 2F.

People can still only leave their homes for good reason, an employee of the emergency center of the operational strain responsible for protecting against coronavirus infection stressed at an online press conference on Saturday. /web/20200426125517/ https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/tovabbra-csak-alapos-okkal-lehet-elhagyni-lakohelyet

25th April People can still only leave their homes for good reason, an employee of the emergency center of the operational strain responsible for protecting against coronavirus infection stressed at an online press conference on Saturday. /web/20200426125517/ https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/tovabbra-csak-alapos-okkal-lehet-elhagyni-lakohelyet

Schools remain closed https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-hungary-restrictio/hungarian-schools-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-may-government-idUKKBN22C1AR

Shops re-open https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok

Lockdown rules eased in the country side, but not cities such as budapest https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok

End of the 2 week period of strciter restrictions. From 4 May, people should wear a face covering (ie mask, scarf or shawl) in shops and when using taxis or public transport in the whole of Hungary. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus

From the 4th of May, only citizens of Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Republic of Korea can enter Hungary and don’t have to go into quarantine if they are employees of affiliated companies in these countries and are on a probable business trip at the time of entry. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=6.1%20Measures%20in%20other%20sectors&Type=Section

from 29 May, accommodation in the capital will also be open to guests. Catering facilities operated at the property are governed by the rules applicable to catering shops https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted since May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted since May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

May 18: Restrictions lifted in Budapest The rules of easing the lockdown that came into effect in the countryside from May 4 will come into effect in Budapest and in the rest of the country. http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/

The Hungarian authorities have abolished all border checks at their part of internal Schengen borders today on June 9, asserting that they no longer contribute to the containment of the virus. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/hungary-abolishes-border-controls-at-its-internal-schengen-borders/

Hungary opened its border with Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Serbia on June 12 without the need for going into quarantine. https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/15/which-european-countries-have-opened-their-borders-ahead-of-the-summer-holiday-season

Schools in Hungary will be allowed to reopen from June 2, but only for small groups or for individual consultations, a government official said on Thursday. In an interview given to public radio MR1, Hungarian State Secretary for Public Education Zoltan Maruzsa said that the digital education introduced in mid-March due to the novel coronavirus epidemic would continue until the summer break. "However, the rigid ban which was introduced on March 14 will lift on June 2 so that where needed, small group or even individual consultations, or sessions for catching up will be permitted," the State Secretary said. "Teachers and heads of institutions should consult with parents," Maruzsa added. He underlined that children will not be required to attend school, but cautioned that the opening could help a lot for those who for some reasons could not get into digital education. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/22/c_139076476.htm

As of June 15, the government allows the reopening of cultural institutions, such as libraries and museums. People visiting shops, markets, and shopping malls, or using public transport and taxis are mandated to wear face masks or otherwise cover their faces with mask-like substitutes (scarves, shawls, etc.). As of June 16, the government allows the reopening of cinemas and theaters. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

From 28 May, open-air cultural and sporting events (e.g. open-air theater, cinema, circus, exhibition, literary event) can be attended in accordance with epidemiological rules. Spectators may occupy only one in four seats, shall not sit directly behind each other and shall have a safety distance of at least 1.5 meters between them. An outdoor event is a program that takes place for the entire duration outside a walled, covered building on all sides, or during which spectators are protected by a tent (such as a circus tent) due to the weather, or those that are enclosed by a wall built for the event or take place in an uncovered or partially covered facility (e.g. stadium, swimming pool, outdoor stage, outdoor cinema). Worship services can be held, and civil marriages and funerals can also be held at a protective distance. Family events and weddings of less than 200 people can be held in the countryside from June 1, in Budapest from June 15, 2020. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

From 28 May, open-air cultural and sporting events (e.g. open-air theater, cinema, circus, exhibition, literary event) can be attended in accordance with epidemiological rules. Spectators may occupy only one in four seats, shall not sit directly behind each other and shall have a safety distance of at least 1.5 meters between them. An outdoor event is a program that takes place for the entire duration outside a walled, covered building on all sides, or during which spectators are protected by a tent (such as a circus tent) due to the weather, or those that are enclosed by a wall built for the event or take place in an uncovered or partially covered facility (e.g. stadium, swimming pool, outdoor stage, outdoor cinema). Worship services can be held, and civil marriages and funerals can also be held at a protective distance. Family events and weddings of less than 200 people can be held in the countryside from June 1, in Budapest from June 15, 2020. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

Only Hungarian citizens, permanent resident card holders of the European Economic Area (EU member states, Switzerland, and Norway), and other permanent resident card holders who have close Hungarian relatives are able to?enter the country. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

On March 18, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a blanket moratorium on loan repayments for all companies and private borrowers until the end of the year to limit the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-economy/update-2-hungary-imposes-blanket-moratorium-on-loan-repayments-to-year-end-idUSL8N2BB7CA

Government launches Coronavirus website with tips on how to behave; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/

It seems that you still need to get a consultation before getting a test, per RMC's website: "We will provide an appointment time for an online consultation. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss why you would like to have the test. The doctor will establish when and what kind of test would be best for you, and what kind of results to expect. We will provide the test that the doctor recommends (either a serology or PCR test)." https://www.rmc.hu/en/coronavirus-covid-19-tests

"The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) has announced that a new, official COVID-19 tracker app is now available to download for people confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. The widespread use of the contact-tracing smartphone app called ‘VirusRadar,’ can prove effective in the response efforts to the epidemic and could slow down the spread of the virus." https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-hungary-app-virusradar/

On July 15 a color coding system was introduced with respect to travel from abroad, classifying countries based on the pandemic situation. http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/here-are-the-new-international-travel-restrictions-relating-to-countries-classified-as-green-yellow-and-red/

Gatherings of more than 500 people are banned until August 15. https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-hungary-wednesday-new-cases/

Hungary’s government will not relax measures to contain the coronavirus after cases increased in several neighbouring countries, the prime minister’s chief of staff said on Thursday. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-government/hungary-will-maintain-measures-to-contain-coronavirus-pms-aide-says-idUSKCN24V1EU

I think this needs to actually be coded as a 2T, rather than a 1G based on Unesco data (localized closures) and Hungarian media which frames schools as currently still closed, even if specific student-teacher interactions are allowed (e.g. individual consultations). Schools in the traditional sense is still largely required to be closed. https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-schools-to-open-on-sept-1/ https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

No change https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Religious ceremonies as well as civil marriages and funerals can also be held. Sports may be conducted in closed doors, including training. Music and dance events with less than 500 participants may be held. " However, "Mass events are banned until at least 15 August." (see C4 restrictions) https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus

Still current "Religious ceremonies as well as civil marriages and funerals can also be held. Sports may be conducted in closed doors, including training. Music and dance events with less than 500 participants may be held. " https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

No mandated closures found (think this needs to be back-coded as '0'). Masks required. https://hungarytoday.hu/passengers-without-masks-to-be-removed-from-budapest-public-transport/

still current

still current

Still current https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

Still current https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Measures were also taken to provide financial relief to households and corporates borrowers, including: (i) the provision of a grace period of repayment of loans to the Growth Funding Facility (subsidized lending to SMEs supported by the MNB); (ii) the extension of short-term loans to businesses until June 30; (iii) a repayment moratorium on all existing loans, corporate and retail, until the end of this year, with a reprofiling of debt payment thereafter to avoid an increase in monthly payments; and, (iv) a cap on the average annual percentage rate (APR) on new unsecured consumer credit at the central bank base rate (currently, 0.9 percent) plus 5 percent." [as these measures are limited, I think this should be coded and back-coded as a '1'] https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Still current, according to national website https://koronavirus.gov.hu/

Still current