Gulyas: Hungary's protective measures successful, effective

Hungary's protective measures during the first phase of the novel coronavirus epidemic were "successful and effective", the head of the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday. Hungary has been more successful in protecting against the epidemic than any western European country, he told a regular press briefing. Gulyas noted that the state of emergency is scheduled to be lifted from June 16, and theatres, museums, cinemas and spas will be allowed to reopen. The cabinet decided on Wednesday to maintain restrictions on public events, he said. Shopping times reserved for the elderly who are most vulnerable to the virus will be maintained and the ban on visits to elderly care homes, shelters and hospitals will also remain in place until the state of emergency ends. The chief medical officer will make decisions on any future measures, he added.