Flu Vaccine Shortage Hits Bulgaria
For the third consecutive week, the Yambol region has reported the second-highest rate of respiratory and viral infections in Bulgaria
1,850 Schools in Bulgaria Are in Flu Vacation in a total of 21 Bulgarian Regions
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
www.pixabay.com
Twenty-one Bulgarian regions have been affected by this season’s flu outbreak and 1,850 schools and two kindergartens have suspended classes, said the press office of the Ministry of Education and Science.
As of today, a flu epidemic has been declared in the regions of Vidin, Veliko Tarnovo, Vratsa, Plovdiv, Silistra and Sliven. Schools will be closed until 5 February.
Classes have already been cancelled in the regions of Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Varna, Gabrovo, Dobrich, Kardzhali, Kyustendil, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Smolyan, Sofia-city, Sofia-region, Haskovo and Yambol.
In the Lovech and Razgrad regions, classes have been suspended only in selected schools: seven schools in Lovech and one school in Ostrovo village, Razgrad. Two kindergartens in the villages of Sushevo and Zavet, Razgrad, are also closed.
The remaining regions of Pleven, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Targovishte and Shumen have not seen an epidemic rise in flu incidence and classes continue as usual.
Related Articles:
Bulgaria's Students Get 16 Days Off: Which Cities Have Declared January 3 a Non-School Day?
On January 3, 2025, students in various Bulgarian cities will enjoy an extended holiday break as the day has been declared a non-school day by several mayors
October 28 Declared Non-School Day for Schools Serving as Polling Stations in Bulgaria
On October 28, schools in Bulgaria that serve as polling stations will have a non-school day
Expectations for Flu in Bulgaria: Two Strains and Vaccination for At-Risk Groups
Bulgaria is bracing for two flu strains this winter
Survey Reveals Bulgarians Divided on LGBTQ+ Propaganda in Schools, Many Uninformed
A recent nationally representative survey conducted by "Gallup International Balkan" on behalf of BNT shows that Bulgarians are divided over the issue of potential LGBTQ+ propaganda in schools
Society | September 17, 2024, Tuesday // 09:04
Bulgaria’s Education Minister Proposes Pilot Ban on Phones in Schools
The Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Galin Tsokov, has proposed a pilot ban on mobile phones in select schools
20% of European Households Face Catastrophic Health Spending
A new WHO digital platform, UHC Watch, reveals that up to 20% of households across Europe experience catastrophic health spending
Flu Vaccine Shortage Hits Bulgaria
For the third consecutive week, the Yambol region has reported the second-highest rate of respiratory and viral infections in Bulgaria
'Leonardo' Faces Over Half a Million Leva Fine for Medical Helicopter Delays in Bulgaria
The Italian company "Leonardo" S.p.A. has officially informed Bulgaria's Ministry of Health (MoH) about another delay in the delivery of two medical helicopters
Bulgaria Focus of EU’s New Effort to Curb Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance
The European Commission has made significant efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bulgaria, a country highlighted in this year's initiative
Sofia Council to Introduce Green and White Tickets for Air Pollution Days
The Sofia Municipal Council is set to discuss the implementation of new green and white ticket policies to combat air pollution in the city
Adolescent Well-being Declines, WHO Finds
A new report from WHO/Europe and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study has highlighted concerning trends in the well-being of adolescents across Europe, Central Asia, and Canada
