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TO Axin against COVID-19 will be free, voluntary and will not be included in the vaccination schedule.
This was stated by the Minister of Health, Prof. Kostadin Angelov, during a hearing at the Health Committee of the National Assembly.
Prof. Angelov also clarified that Bulgaria is interested in three vaccines that are being developed around the world against COVID-19.
From their answers to the questions of the deputies of the health commission it was clear that from the middle of the month the National Health Insurance Fund will start sending influenza vaccines to general practitioners. They are given free of charge to people 65 years of age or older under the National Program for the Improvement of Prophylaxis Vaccine Against Seasonal Influenza 2019-2022, which aims to reduce the incidence, complications and mortality of seasonal influenza through increasing adult immunization coverage.
“There are 60,000 more vaccines than last year,” the minister stressed.
The total number of flu vaccines for this winter season is 340,000, of which 180,000 are used to implement the program. In the pharmacy network, people outside the risk group will be able to choose between two types of vaccines.
“The truth, what will happen regarding the imposition of additional measures, only we can say, because in us is the instrument for this to happen ”, said Health Minister Prof. Kostadin Angelov during the hearing.
“We will not close cities and we will not build checkpoints. The situation in Bulgaria is under absolute control and there is no room for panic. Making decisions for the prolongation or elimination of the epidemic situation is a process, our decisions are informed,” he was categorical. Prof. Angelov.
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“Everything that is said is not true, that we will close cities, that we will close schools. The false news about the toughening of the measures endangers the lives and health of people, “warned the Minister of Health.
He also clarified that the implementation of the project “Support for the development of the emergency medical care system”, which is financed with European funds, must be completed by October 23, 2021. Until now, almost all the ambulances that had to be purchased have arrived. .
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“An order for off-road ambulances will be announced. The Council of Ministers allocated 2.5 million BGN to purchase the specialized cars as they were not initially included,” Angleov reported, adding that an order for a supplier of medical equipment and equipment will be announced. furniture. Likewise, all the orders have been announced for the start of construction and installation works for the country’s emergency services.
“The orders are in three directions: pure construction and installation work, author supervision and construction supervision. Activities in the Northwest region will begin in mid-October, or even earlier, from Montana as a new center will be built. emergency doctor there. At the end of October, activities will start also in the district of Ruse “: said the minister.
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Angelov clarified that to start the activities it is necessary to conclude the contracts and added that together with them the deliveries of medical equipment will continue.
“It will be delivered on time. We are concerned that construction and installation activities will not be completed on time due to compliance with deadlines and legal procedures. We have the opportunity to extend the deadlines and I guarantee that European funds will not be lost,” Angelov assured .
