The number of newly confirmed coronavirus infections in Hungary almost doubled in one day. 10,265 new cases were confirmed, 178 patients died. The number of active infected people is 115 thousand. There are 5,852 patients with coronavirus hospitalized, 565 of whom are on ventilators. So far, 32,514 people have died from the disease. The number of coronavirus vaccinees in Hungary is already more than 6 million 8 thousand, and 1,668 thousand have already received the third consideration.

Vaccines are expected in all hospitals and 101 institutions in the country during the vaccination action week starting next Monday, the state secretary in charge of regional administration confirmed. István György emphasized that it is not necessary to book an appointment or register in advance. First, second and third vaccinations are also given. He highlighted the importance of increasing vaccination, as the delta variant is extremely aggressively infected.

The Hungarian Medical Chamber is urgently urging the Hungarian Medical Chamber to curb the coronavirus epidemic and to recognize the work of healthcare workers. “Breathe!” In its call for a title entitled, the presidency of the organization would make it mandatory to wear a mask in all enclosed community spaces, ban mass events, make entry to a non-essential venue a security card, and support telecommuting. people are asked to keep their distance and wash their hands. They warn that if appropriate measures are not taken, by the end of the epidemic, the near-bleeding supply, which has been bleeding from many wounds, will be ruined.

Hungary has successfully completed the rotating presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which has now been handed over to Italy, a period full of extraordinary challenges, he told the Foreign and Foreign Minister. Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Europe can be strong if its identity belonging to the national minority and the preservation of its culture are ensured, as is the case in Hungary, for example. He added that the Hungarian presidency also placed emphasis on environmental protection.

Mayor Gergely Karácsony presented honorary titles and recognitions on the occasion of the capital’s day. Anna Adamis, lyricist, poet, Ágnes Bírón Keleti, five-time Olympic champion gymnast, Gyula Bodrogi, Kossuth Prize-winning actor, pastor Gábor Iványi, president of the Hungarian Evangelical Brotherhood and Ferenc Novák Kossuth Prize winner, received the title of Honorary Citizen. It was established 148 years ago on the same day as the capital, Pest, Buda and Óbuda. Gergely Karácsony said earlier: there is every hope that the 150th anniversary of Budapest will be celebrated with the handover of the renovated Chain Bridge.

The National Bureau of Investigation ordered an investigation into the sale of the property in the capital, and Gyula Budai, a member of parliament from Fidesz, lodged a complaint. Gyula Budai recalled that he had filed a complaint against an unknown perpetrator for trading in influence after a secret recording appeared in the press, in which two men talked about acquiring a plot of land in the capital. According to press reports, this is an industrial area in the 12th district, which a company bought from the Budapest Municipality for HUF 101 million.

In France, despite the number of cases, no new restrictive government is planned. After the cabinet meeting, it was also said that in a single day, almost 200,000 people took the third booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine, which is a record. However, the government spokesman acknowledged that the country had already reached the fifth wave of the epidemic.

In Belgium, the mask covering the nose and mouth ordered a wider range of government use and work from home from Saturday a. However, a full closure is not planned by the Cabinet. From Saturday morning, it will be mandatory to present a security card at indoor venues such as cafes, restaurants, cinemas or theaters, and everyone will be required to wear a mask unless they are sitting and eating.

The President of Belarus is ready to negotiate with the European Union to resolve the migrant crisis at the Polish border. Alexander Lukashenko assured the German chancellor about this in another telephone conversation. Angela Merkel has asked for help with the delivery of EU humanitarian aid. Polish pro-government politicians have therefore criticized the German politician for contacting him. On Wednesday, the European Commission provided € 700,000 in humanitarian aid to vulnerable migrants stranded on the Belarusian border.

Opening picture: MTI / Tamás Vasvári