The number of registered coronavirus infections in Hungary rose by 292 over the past 24 hours, the record number since the outbreak of the epidemic in Hungary, according to the latest official numbers published on Sunday.

The previous daily peak goes back to April 10, with 210 new daily infections registered.

"As the data on new infections show, the epidemic is not over, the number of active infections is rising again, so it is still very important to maintain discipline and follow general hygiene rules," the government said in a statement on its official site dedicated to COVID-19.

The Hungarian government has decided to reintroduce the border controls that were in force during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

From Sept. 1, foreign citizens cannot enter the territory of Hungary, expected for "very necessary cases," and 14-day official home quarantine would be mandatory for Hungarian citizens returning from abroad, according to the government.

Schools in Hungary will restart on Sept. 1. The government underlined the responsibilities of parents and teachers: "It is paramount in the forthcoming start of school that asymptomatic, or sick children should not be allowed to go to school or kindergarten."

Hungarians should continue to avoid places where there are many people indoors, keep social distancing, wash hands often and thoroughly, and wear masks in shops and on public transport, the government said.

According to official figures, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary stood at 5,961 on Sunday, with 3,759 recoveries and 614 fatalities.