The number of vaccinated people is 6,325,143, of which 6,069,677 people already received the second, and 3,437,335 people already received the third booster vaccination. 15,526 new infected people were confirmed, bringing the total number of identified infected people to 1,385,500 since the beginning of the epidemic.
Most of the 71 people who died were elderly and chronically ill, so the number of those who died rose to 40,757. The number of people who have recovered is constantly increasing, currently 1,186,319 people, and the number of active infected people has risen to 158,424 people. 2,673 coronavirus patients are being treated in hospital, 202 of them are on ventilators. We are in the ascendant of the fifth wave, the omicron virus variant is already spreading strongly, it causes 87% of infections. Taking the booster shot can prevent the serious course of the disease. The vaccination campaign will continue this afternoon, Friday and Saturday. The fourth vaccination can now be requested.
the koronavirus.gov.hu , attention is drawn to the fact that from February 15, the protection certificate will be converted into a vaccination certificate, it will only be valid for those who have been vaccinated or who have received their third vaccination within 6 months. Those who wish to receive their first or third booster vaccination as soon as possible can do so on the January vaccination campaign days without making an appointment in advance.
The following vaccination campaigns at hospital and district center vaccination points:
· January 20-21, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) between 2-6 p.m.,
· January 22, 2022 (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
· January 27-28, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) between 2-6 p.m.
· January 29, 2022 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Unvaccinated people and those who received their previous vaccination more than 4 months ago are still waiting for priority. At the central vaccination points, you can still choose from five vaccines. On vaccination campaign days, people over the age of 12 are welcome at the vaccination points. Vaccination of children aged 5-11 years is still only possible by prior appointment at hospital vaccination points or at family pediatricians. The booster vaccination is recommended for everyone who received the previous vaccination more than 4 months ago. By taking the third vaccination, protection can be increased to 80-90% again.
In addition, general practitioners also hold vaccination promotions in addition to the vaccinations performed at the time of the order, and are entitled to a separate reimbursement for the weekend vaccination promotion days.
As the government has already announced, the fourth vaccination can now be requested, even in the context of the current vaccination campaign. The fourth vaccination can be requested for over 18 years, if 4 months have already passed since the 3rd vaccination. In order to assess the effectiveness of vaccination, the vaccination doctor may consult with the attending physician and/or general practitioner if necessary. The choice of vaccine is always the responsibility of the vaccinator, who, knowing the patient, decides based on professional considerations. There is no general contraindication for any combination.
Unvaccinated persons who have been infected can be vaccinated without a waiting period after recovery from the disease.
More details: https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/januarban-minden-csutortokon-penteken-es-szombaton-oltasi-akcio
Vaccination campaign every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in January
koronavirus.gov.hu In order to further increase the number of vaccinations and prevent another wave of the epidemic, every Thursday and Friday afternoon and Saturday in January, we organize a vaccination campaign at the hospital vaccination points and in the designated district center specialist surgeries, in addition, general practitioners also organize vaccination campaign days. you can get the vaccination without an appointment in advance and with on-site registration. |
Registration and appointment booking for vaccinating children aged 5-11 is open continuously . More details: https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/folyamatosan-nyitva-regisztracio-es-az-idopontfoglalo-az-5-11-eves-gyermekek-oltasa
In addition to healthcare facilities and public transport, masks must still be worn in shops, shopping centres, post offices, customer services, theatres, cinemas, museums and sporting events. At indoor cultural and other events, gyms, swimming pools, spas, and catering establishments, the use of masks is mandatory for those working there.
In order to increase vaccination coverage, employers can require their employees to be vaccinated. Vaccination is expected in the public sector, in municipalities the mayors can decide on the issue. Companies that require their employees to be vaccinated can also request a vaccine from the county vaccination workgroups, in which case the company doctors can also carry out the vaccination.
Source: koronavirus.gov.hu