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Second phase of Covid-19 inoculation begins in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Minister of Health Angelov (L)
Photo: BTA

Bulgarians inoculated with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are now receiving their second dose. Bulgaria’s Minister of Health Professor Kostadin Angelov was among the people who were re-inoculated against Covid-19. 

"Bulgaria has ordered all types of COVID-19 vaccines. The country is not guided by company or other interests", Minister Angelov said. "Partial inoculation of teachers and elderly people accommodated in care homes begins where possible. A second dose of Covid-19 vaccine has been provided for all Bulgarians who have been vaccinated", Minister Angelov added.

"During the future mass vaccination campaign, we will set up special centers to administer Covid-19 vaccines. The centers are expected to work until 10 pm", the head of the National Operational Headquarters General Ventsislav Mutafchiiski said, BTA reported.




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