The Hungarian authorities are abolishing from Monday the compulsory wearing of protective masks in public places as well as a number of other restrictions imposed in connection with coronavirus.

The Hungarian government made the decision thanks to successful control and vaccination of the population, TASS reported.

The government website specified that the obligation to wear a mask will be abolished from Monday in public transport, shops, shopping centers, post offices, theatres, cinemas, museums and at sporting events.

In addition, restrictions on the number of participants in outdoor events are lifted. The rule that employers can require their employees to undergo compulsory vaccinations is being abolished too.

At the same time, the government has announced that it will continue to provide vaccines to everyone who wants them. According to official figures, nearly 7 million citizens have been vaccinated against the coronavirus in Hungary, which has a population of about 10 million. Of these, about 4 million have already been revaccinated.

During the pandemic in Hungary, more than 1.8 million people became ill with COVID-19 and more than 44 000 died.