University World News, a news portal focusing on international higher education, published a report on the nationwide representative coronavirus screening campaign led by Semmelweis University. The testing started on May 1 with the involvement of the four Hungarian medical universities and the participation of nearly 18,000 people to gain an accurate map of the extent of the epidemic in Hungary.
Referring to a Hungarian article, the brief coverage mentions the online announcement of Dr. Béla Merkely, Rector on the launch of the screenings and the support of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. The use of PCR tests, which are the most reliable known method of diagnosing the disease, is emphasized, as well as the tasks of the second phase of epidemiological control, such as providing safe conditions and scheduling to restart social and economic activities based on the analysis of the study and constant monitoring.
Tamás Deme
Photo (featured image): Attila Kovács – Semmelweis University
