More Younger People Hospitalized in Third Wave
The younger generation’s exposure appears to be increased in the coronavirus’ hard-hitting third wave, according to officials.
It was the South Pest Hospital Center’s chief infectologist, János Szlávik who first spoke of a shift towards the younger generations. At the end of February, he said that according to their observations, people aged 40-50 without any underlying illness more often need hospitalization than before.
Then on March 3rd, two other officials confirmed this trend. According to the Chief Medical Officer, the number of patients in need of ventilation is rising tremendously and the age group is also shifting towards younger people. “There are many in their forties whose condition undergoes a sudden deterioration,” Cecília Müller claimed.
New Vaccination Strategy: Can Second Dose be Delayed?
Due to the surge of new variants in Hungary, Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller is urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Meanwhile, in order to keep up with the new infections, the government, with the advice of the Task Force has decided to delay the interval between the first and second doses of Pfizer/BioNtech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
According to a circular signed by Cecília Müller which was received by GPs, the new decision significantly modifies the protocol for the administration of vaccines manufactured by Pfizer/BioNtech and AstraZeneca.
Domestic Production of Coronavirus Vaccine to Start at End-2022
The plant will be set up for the production of vaccines against coronavirus, László Palkovics said.
A vaccine under development will be produced in cooperation with the University of Debrecen (DE) and the National Public Health Centre, he said.
The cost of the investment is expected to total 55 billion (EUR 153m) forints, with the coronavirus vaccine plant costing 6.7-7 billion, he said at the event held at the Hajdú-Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“Just get whichever vaccine is available. The virus can no longer win.” – We sat down to discuss the rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Hungary, vaccination in general, and the race against the virus’s evolution, with South Pest Hospital Centre’s chief infectologist, János Szlávik. Let us jump a couple of months forward in time. It’s […]Continue reading