Gulyas announces further easing of lockdown

The head of the Prime Minister's Office has announced that Pest County will join the rest of the country and ease its coronavirus-related restrictions. Budapest will remain under the original strict regime for the time being. Gergely Gulyas noted in his weekly online press briefing that Pest County's epidemic data bore greater similarity to other regions than to the capital's. The government will soon decide on easing restrictions in Budapest, too, he added. Physical distancing and face masks are still requirements, but restaurants and other catering facilities outside Budapest can open indoors areas to the public. Public parks and playgrounds, as well as hotels are also allowed to reopen from Monday, the minister added. In the government's view, restrictions in Budapest may also be eased soon, he said.