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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: In past day, 15 deaths, 2.12% tests positive

May 29, 2021May 30, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Fifteen people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in the past day, bringing the country’s death toll

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Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister approves versions of EU Digital Covid Certificate

May 28, 2021May 31, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Stoicho Katsarov issued an order on May 28 giving approval of the country’s versions of the

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Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister orders probe into former government’s handling of Covid crisis

May 28, 2021May 30, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Stoicho Katsarov has ordered an investigation by the National Centre for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD)

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Covid-19: GPs in Bulgaria may also vaccinate those not on their patients lists

May 28, 2021May 31, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Stoicho Katsarov issued an order on May 28 that general practitioners may also administer vaccinations against

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NSI: 28.3% of non-financial businesses in Bulgaria reported revenue drop in April m/m

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

A total of 28.3 per cent of non-financial businesses in Bulgaria surveyed by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said that

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Bulgaria 

Poll: Business sentiment in Bulgaria more positive in May

May 28, 2021May 30, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

A regular monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found a significant improvement in business sentiment in Bulgaria,

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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: In past day, 20 deaths, 2.22% tests positive

May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Twenty people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in the past day, bringing the country’s death toll

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19: Bulgaria ready to introduce European digital green certificate – Health Ministry

May 27, 2021May 30, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria is fully ready to introduce the European digital green certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, the Health Ministry said on

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Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister decrees rules for entering country from June 1

May 27, 2021July 1, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Stoicho Katsarov issued an order on May 27 setting out rules on admission to the country

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