Regional Health Inspectorate in Bulgaria’s Varna proposes declaring flu epidemic

The Regional Health Inspectorate in the district of Varna proposes declaring a flu epidemic in Varna District from January 14 to 19, Radio Varna reported on January 12.

This was announced by its director Tsonko Paunov after a meeting of the Regional Headquarters for Combating Influenza.

The Ministry of Health must decide whether school pupils will switch to an in-person form of education during this period.

Hospital visits and elective surgeries will be suspended.

Kindergartens and nurseries are expected to continue accepting children, but under increased medical supervision.

The Sofia Globe staff

The Sofia Globe - the Sofia-based fully independent English-language news and features website, covering Bulgaria, the Balkans and the EU. Sign up to subscribe to sofiaglobe.com's daily bulletin through the form on our homepage. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32709292