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Ten-day lockdown starts in Bulgaria today

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Additional anti-epidemic measures are in force in Bulgaria in the period March 22- 31. The reason is the rise in the number of Covid-19 patients and those hospitalized. The malls are closed, except for the grocery stores, bank offices and offices of telecommunications operators located in them.

Visits to catering and entertainment establishments are suspended, as only the delivery and taking of food home are allowed. Hotel guests will have their meals in the rooms. Gyms and halls for group trainings are closed. Students switch to electronic training. No more than 15 people are allowed to attend private gatherings. Group tourist trips are also suspended.



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