Coronavirus infection hits elderly home in Budapest

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Coronavirus in Budapest
Coronavirus in Budapest

Over 100 people at a nursing home in Budapest, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer, Cecilia Mueller reported on Thursday that five older people had died of the virus.

“Those infected include residents and carers working at the home,’’ she noted, without providing further details.

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According to media reports in the past, there are about 500 people living in the nursing home, many of whom suffer from pre-existing health conditions.

Hungary has 980 confirmed cases of the coronavirus infection, 66 deaths, and 96 recoveries.

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