The Minister of Health Prof. Kostadin Angelov announced at a briefing this morning that the epidemic situation in Bulgaria will be extended until January 31st. Temporary measures are introduced from the evening of November 27th /Friday/ to December 21st. During this period, classes are suspended in all educational institutions in the country, as well as in kindergartens, entertainment and language centres. Congress events and seminars and all group cultural and entertainment events are suspended. An exception is made for theatres, where up to 30% occupancy of seats is allowed and masks have to be used.
prevention measures
The Health Minister of Bulgaria has suggested new measures to the Prime Minister and they are to be discussed by the Council of Ministers. The proposed measures will be discussed sector by sector during the cabinet meeting, after which a decision will be made on their implementation. The meeting of the government is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25th. And it is expected that the new measures will be introduced on Friday, November 27th.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Kostadin Angelov, corrected his order which specifies when elderly people over 65 can shop in grocery stores and pharmacies.
Bulgaria ranks 21st in Europe and second in the Balkans in the number of people infected with the coronavirus. Our country ranks 10th in mortality rate from COVID-19 in Europe and 4th on the Balkan Peninsula. All municipalities in the country are either in the red or in the orange zone, there are no districts in the green zone.