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As of today mask-wearing outdoors is mandatory, with a number of exemptions

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As of today, 22 October, by order of Minister of Health Kostadin Angelov, wearing a mask or another mouth and nose covering in outdoor public spaces is mandatory when there is an accumulation of people and when keeping a physical distance of 1.5 meters is impossible.

Exceptions are made for the clients of food and drink establishments, people practicing sports outdoors and indoors, participants in conferences, seminars and press conferences during speech delivery, TV anchors and their studio guests. Masks are not required outdoors for children under the age of 6. The measure will be in force until the end of November.

The fine for not wearing a mask is 300 Leva (150 euro). 



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