The main provisions of the government decree no. 168/2020 (IV.30.) on protective measures
- The curfew introduced by the government decree no. 71/2020 (III.27.) is terminated. The curfew is maintained in Budapest and Pest county.
- Social interaction shall be limited to a minimum, not including those between persons living in the same household, the persons shall keep at least 1,5-meter distance from each other including the public transportation as well.
- Everyone is required to cover his/her mouth and nose with mask, scarf or shawl while shopping in the store or using public transportation.
- Persons over the age of 65 may only visit a grocery store, drugstore, pharmacy between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, during this period only such persons or persons employed in the given place are allowed to stay in the premises.
- Public places and parks may be visited by keeping the appropriate distance from other persons.
- All shops can be open and visited by customers.
- It is allowed to stay, eat and drink in the garden patio and on the terrace of a catering shop, including in particular restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, buffet.
- It is forbidden to stay in a catering shop except for those employed there. The exception is the handover and delivery of takeaway food.
- Beach, outdoor bath, open-air museum, zoo and premises providing services can be open and visited.
- Religious ceremony, civil marriage ceremony, funeral may take place.
- Enforcement of these provisions is the responsibility of the person operating the premises.
- From 4 May 2020 until 1 September 2020 the catering shop shall not pay a usage fee for the terrace of the catering shop operating in public places.
- Students may visit universities according to the rector’s decision. It is prohibited to visit dormitory of the university.
A person who violates the rules specified in the decree commits an offence and can be fined up to HUF 5,000, – HUF 500,000.
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