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Bulgaria is in a very good position at the moment. As a result of the measures taken, the incidence at 14 days is below 100 per 100,000 inhabitants and we are one of the four European countries outside the red zone. However, what is alarming is the distribution of the new version of COVID-19, which is already in Bulgaria and it is necessary to reduce the speed of its distribution. With these arguments, the National Operational Headquarters recommended a gradual relaxation of the anti-epidemic measures in Bulgaria during a working meeting called by the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers with representatives of the NSS, the vaccination headquarters and ministers.
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“Today we will take steps to issue an entry order to the country to all citizens from third countries and the European Union, with mandatory entry to our country with a PCR test. In this way we want to secure the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and increase the security of Bulgarian citizens regarding the introduction of the new version of the coronavirus in the country, “said Health Minister Kostadin Angelov.
The meeting confirmed the February 4 decision to resume attendance for students in grades 5-12 in a strictly defined order. From the beginning of February, the fitness, sports, dance and cultural events rooms, as well as the stores of the large shopping centers will be able to reopen their doors. Prime Minister Borissov ordered the Minister of Health, Kostadin Angelov, to hold a meeting with the representatives of restaurants, bars and nightclubs and to discuss again the possible options for their operation.
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“May you still remember that a month ago there were people who died in ambulances while walking. There were no beds in hospitals, there were people who had a hard time fighting for beds. That was a month ago. “Fortunately, with our measures, we stopped him in a few weeks,” said the Prime Minister.
Borissov pointed out that if the establishments work again now, when the number of people infected by coronavirus increases, they will have to close again and in that case it will be more difficult for the State to pay the aid, because notifications will be needed. again. Regarding the implementation of the vaccination plan, Minister Kostadin Angelov reports that so far more than 26,000 people have been immunized and the second dose of the vaccine has been administered to 4,610 people. The vaccination of teachers will begin in some areas of the country. Lists of those who want to be vaccinated from the third vase of the vaccination plan are also being developed.
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“Let people know that for up to 3-4 days after the vaccine arrives, half the amounts are given and the other half is kept for 21 days for the second dose. With these unstable deliveries we don’t put people’s health at risk ”, the Prime Minister was categorical.
The executive director of the Medicines Agency, Bogdan Kirilov, reports that more than 14,000 doses of vaccines have arrived in the country today and will be launched immediately. Starting next week, deliveries will be weekly. The decision of the European Medicines Agency for the third vaccine is also awaited, which, if approved, will be available from next month. Kirilov also noted that there are sufficient amounts of Remdesivir, as well as medicinal oxygen.
The president of the National Operational Headquarters and Head of the Military Medical Academy Ventsislav Mutafchiiski and the director of Pirogov Asen Baltov reported that the number of hospitalized and intensive care patients is decreasing in the medical facilities run by them. “Bulgaria is in a very good situation, but in our country the new version of the virus is isolated and this is an alarming fact that should sharpen our attention,” said the president of NOCHE. The director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and a staff member, Todor Kantardzhiev, noted that there was no medical evidence that the new version of COVID-19 was more severe, but certainly more contagious.
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