Podcasts and Presentations
Virtual Conference Sessions of The Vice-Consulate of Hungary in Houston
Podcasts and Presentations
Virtual Conference Sessions of The Vice-Consulate of Hungary in Houston
Podcasts and Presentations
Virtual Conference Sessions of The Vice-Consulate of Hungary in Houston
COVID-19
COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Stay at home. Stop the spread. Save lives.
Do your part to keep fellow Texans safe!
Practice social distancing
If you must go out, avoid public spaces and keep your distance.
Keep hands clean
Use soap and water for 20 seconds or use 60% alcohol hand sanitizer.
Clean and disinfect
Disinfect frequently touched object and surfaces often.
Stay home when sick
Call your doctor if you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
Don’t spread germs
Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Cover a cough or sneeze using your elbow.
Situation in Hungary
You can find the most up-to-date information regarding the coronavirus situation in Hungary on the following websites:
Official website on the coronavirus situation in Hungary: HERE!
Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest: HERE!
Worldometer, independent company based in the United States: HERE!
It’s still vital for everyone to maintain a distance of 6 feet and cover their face in shops and on public transport. It is recommended to stay at home and observe the rules and recommendations, especially elderly people, students, and those who have returned from abroad.
Before you travel to Hungary, call your airline for the most accurate information regarding your upcoming flight, cancelations and flight changes are frequent. Stay safe, stay home and be informed!
Assistance for Hungarian Citizens in Texas:
Vice Consulate of Hungary in Houston
Address: 5847 San Felipe St, Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: +1 (713) 914 1675
Email: houston@mfa.gov.hu
Consul: Gábor Markocsány
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights in Hungary at this time.
Assistance for U.S. Citizens in Hungary:
U.S. Embassy Budapest
Szabadság tér 12
H-1054 Budapest
Hungary Telephone: +(36) (1) 475-4400
Emergency: +(36) (1) 475-4400
Fax: +(36) (1) 475-4133
Email: acs.budapest@state.gov
Website: U.S. Embassy Budapest
Situation in Texas
Federal Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC situation summary: HERE!
Facts about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) : HERE!
How to Protect Yourself & Others: HERE!
What to Do If You Are Sick: HERE!
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus: HERE!
The White House
Opening Up America Again: HERE!
Texas State Resources
Texas Division of Emergency Managment
Texas COVID-19 Testing Locations: HERE!
The Official Website of the State of Texas
Texas Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information: HERE!
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott
Coronavirus Resources and Response: HERE!
Travel to the United States
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19
Required for all air passengers two years of age or older boarding a flight from a foreign country to the United States.
What You Need to Know
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If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status) before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.
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Not fully vaccinated: The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 1 day before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you do not show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Fully vaccinated: The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 3 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).