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The COVID-19 Situation
The Measures Impacting the Film Industry in Hungary and Austria
Last updated on May 16th, 2022
Last updated on May 16th, 2022
Since the outbreak of the virus, Progressive Productions provides up-to-date information on the measures impacting the Hungarian and Austrian film industry. Our aim is to share with an easily understandable, clear-cut layout, the latest news on the current state of both countries and how it affects these film industries. Furthermore, information on the potential possibilities of starting to shoot again in Hungary and Austria will also be featured here.
Since the outbreak of the virus, Progressive Productions provides up-to-date information on the measures impacting the Hungarian and Austrian film industry. Our aim is to share with an easily understandable, clear-cut layout, the latest news on the current state of both countries and how it affects these film industries. Furthermore, information on the potential possibilities of starting to shoot again in Hungary and Austria will also be featured here.
Hungary
As of March 7th 2022 Hungary lifted all restrictions regarding Covid-19. There are no entry restrictions, no curfew and masks are no longer mandatory.
Details
Active cases: 42 170 people
Vaccination rate: 64,3% of the population has been fully vaccinated. 43,2% of the population received a 3rd dose of the vaccine.
Productions: all types of shoots are possible. If it is required, remote shoots are also possible.
Curfew restrictions: no curfew.
Border closure: no entry restrictions.
International flights: are operating fully without restrictions.
Hotels: are open without restrictions.
Restaurants, bars: are open without restrictions.
Shops: are open without restrictions..
You can find the most up-to-date information regarding the Coronavirus Situation in Hungary on the following official websites.
Government of Hungary: https://www.kormany.hu/en
Official website on the coronavirus situation in Hungary (in English soon): https://koronavirus.gov.hu/
Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest: https://www.bud.hu/en/coronavirus
About Hungary (Official Hungarian Government Website for Coronavirus Information in ENGLISH): http://abouthungary.hu/
Austria
As of May 16th 2022 Austria lifted almos all restrictions regarding Covid-19. There are no entry restrictions, no curfew and masks are mandatory only on public transport and in shops.
Details
Active cases: 58 304 people
Vaccination rate: 73,1% of the population has been fully vaccinated. 57,8% of the population received a 3rd dose of the vaccine.
Productions: all types of shoots are possible. If it is required, remote shoots are also possible.
Curfew restrictions: no curfew. FFP2 masks are mandatory only on public transport, in taxis and in essential shops (supermarkets, pharmacies etc.).
Border closure: no entry restrictions. As of May 16th 2022 anyone can enter Austria without any kind of restriction.
International flights: are operating without restrictions.
Hotels: are open without restrictions.
Restaurants, bars: are open without restrictions.
Shops: are open. FFP2 masks are mandatory only in essential shops.
You can find the most up-to-date information regarding the Coronavirus Situation in Austria on the following official websites.
Austria Official Travel Portal: https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information
Coronavirus Situation in Tirol: https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information
Coronavirus Situation in Vienna: https://www.wien.info/en/travel-info/coronavirus-information