Szijjártó reminded readers that the number of people infected with COVID-19 is increasing, and so does the intensity of the healthcare operation, which is why the continuous availability of the protective equipment is essential for the successful work of medical personnel.

The minister stressed that the air bridge between China and Hungary, joined by the Korean shipment on Saturday, was intended exactly for the purpose of constant supply. 

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