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Government: No coronavirus in Bulgaria, PM urges people not to panic

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

There is no confirmed case of coronavirus in Bulgaria, it was reiterated at a special meeting of the Cabinet on

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Bulgaria 

Coronavirus: Bulgaria to supply pharmacies with medicinal alcohol, masks and disinfectants

February 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The state is taking urgent measures to provide pharmacies with sufficient quantities of medicinal alcohol, surgical masks and disinfectants, Bulgaria’s

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Europe 

EU to analyse impact of coronavirus on European industry and businesses

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The European Commission is to co-ordinate an EU-wide analysis of the effects of the outbreak on European industry and businesses,

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Bulgaria 

Chief State Health Inspector: Arrival of coronavirus in Bulgaria ‘inevitable’

February 27, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The arrival of new coronavirus in Bulgaria is inevitable, Chief State Health Inspector Associate Professor Angel Kunchev said on February

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s consumer watchdog outlines rights regarding cancelling trips because of coronavirus

February 26, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission has posted on its website an explanation of the rights of consumers cancelling trips because of

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Europe 

Greece confirms first case of new coronavirus

February 26, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

A 38-year-old Greek woman who recently returned from a visit to northern Italy has tested positive for new coronavirus, a

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria cancels indoor military events on national day as step against coronavirus

February 25, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Indoor military events planned for March 3, Bulgaria’s national day, have been cancelled and the National Military History Museum will

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Bulgaria 

New coronavirus: Bulgaria to install thermal cameras at land borders, sea ports

February 25, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

By the end of the week, thermal cameras similar to those already in use at Bulgaria’s airports will be installed

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian government forms crisis staff against coronavirus

February 24, 2020February 28, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s government has formed a crisis staff to deal with the threat from new coronavirus, it emerged at a February

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