Coronavirus - Orban: Regulated Covid test price set at HUF 19,500

The government has capped the price of coronavirus tests at 19,500 forints (EUR 54) and decided that clubs will have to close by 11pm to curb the spread of the virus, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Facebook on Wednesday. Restrictions on entry imposed from Sept. 1 will remain in place and the wearing of face masks will be made mandatory on public transport, in cinemas, theatres, health and social institutions and public offices, he said after a cabinet meeting. The blanket visiting ban for hospitals and retirement homes will also remain in place. Concerning schools, Orban said that from Oct. 1, only teachers and students will be allowed into school buildings and will be required to undergo temperature screening upon entry.