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Bulgaria: Flu Epidemic Declared as of 6 until 11 March
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A flu epidemic is being declared throughout the country as of 6 March, Friday, until 11 March, Wednesday.
This means schools, and pregnancy and post-natal counselling centres will be closed, preventive medical check-ups and vaccinations will be suspended, as will elective surgery and visiting hours at hospitals, BNR reported.
It is advisable for kindergartens to remain open, with a mandatory medical check-up at the door, as well as reinforced measures for cleaning and disinfecting the premises.
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