Burgas Declares Flu Epidemic

Society » HEALTH | January 17, 2014, Friday // 17:36
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Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas has declared a flu epidemic on its territory, with 405 cases of influenza and acute respiratory diseases.

A study of 19,895 residents during the period of January 13-16 shows 405 with acute respiratory diseases and influenza.

Schools across Burgas will be closed until Wednesday as a precautionary measure to contain the epidemic.

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