The specialist added that most people over the age of 70 and those with a chronic illness had been vaccinated, as have many people aged 12-18, so those who are still unvaccinated in the middle age group are more at risk.

Rusvai also said that the epidemic data in Hungary is better than a year ago; fewer died from the complications of the disease, and fewer are on a ventilator.

The virologist emphasized that as the flu season approaches, it is also worth asking for a flu shot, adding that wearing a mask significantly limits the spread of various viruses.

The specialist encouraged everyone to wear a mask on public transport and in shopping malls.