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The term of the introduced anti-epidemic measures in Bulgaria is extended until 25.08.2022.
This became clear from a new Order of the Minister of Health, Dr. Asen Medzhidiev.
The order is subject to appeal within one month from its publication on the website of the Ministry of Health before the relevant administrative court in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Code.
We remind you that an order by the Ministry of Health was issued on August 9 for the continuation of Covid measures on the territory of Bulgaria. The order specified that wearing protective masks will only be required in medical facilities, pharmacies, opticians, specialized institutions providing social services and in public transport. Its term was from August 11 untill August 18, incl.

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