Flu Epidemic Expands in Bulgaria: New Regions Implement Temporary Anti-Epidemic Measures

Starting January 24, the Dobrich region will introduce measures that will remain in place until January 30. These measures include the mandatory wearing of medical face masks for both medical and non-medical staff, as well as for patients visiting medical institutions

Starting January 24, the Dobrich region will introduce measures that will remain in place until January 30. These measures include the mandatory wearing of medical face masks for both medical and non-medical staff, as well as for patients visiting medical institutions
Starting January 24, the Dobrich region will introduce measures that will remain in place until January 30. These measures include the mandatory wearing of medical face masks for both medical and non-medical staff, as well as for patients visiting medical institutions

Bulgaria is facing a growing flu epidemic, with the Ministry of Health announcing that two additional regions have now declared an official flu epidemic. The Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo regions will implement temporary anti-epidemic measures in response to the rising flu cases.

Starting January 24, the Dobrich region will introduce measures that will remain in place until January 30. These measures include the mandatory wearing of medical face masks for both medical and non-medical staff, as well as for patients visiting medical institutions.

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This move comes as health authorities seek to curb the spread of the flu virus in the region. Similarly, the Veliko Tarnovo region will begin its temporary measures on January 27, with restrictions set to last until February 4.

The flu epidemic in the Vidin region, which was declared on January 20, will also continue until February 2. In Vidin, stricter measures have been in place for several days, including the suspension of in-person learning for students.

Extracurricular activities have also been halted, and the Vidin municipality has suspended organized student activities. These precautionary steps are aimed at limiting the spread of the flu among young people and preventing further outbreaks within schools.

Additionally, health-related services in the Vidin region have been disrupted. Preventive health examinations, mandatory immunizations, and scheduled consultations for healthy pregnant women and children have been suspended.

Visits to medical institutions for inpatient care and visits to specialized social services institutions have also been temporarily halted.

The spread of the flu has prompted other regions to take preventive measures as well. Areas such as Varna, Haskovo, Yambol, Plovdiv, and Blagoevgrad have introduced similar restrictions, including the suspension of preventive health services and visits to medical facilities for inpatient care.

These measures are aimed at reducing the burden on the healthcare system as it faces the strain of flu cases.

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The Ministry of Health is urging residents in affected regions to take precautions to prevent the flu’s spread, including adhering to the mask-wearing guidelines, avoiding crowded places, and seeking medical attention at the earliest signs of flu symptoms.

Health experts recommend that individuals get vaccinated against the flu to help protect themselves and reduce the spread of the virus.

As the flu epidemic continues to impact Bulgaria, authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to mitigate the effects of the outbreak. The situation is being closely monitored, and further measures may be implemented in the coming weeks if the spread of the flu worsens.

While the flu epidemic has caused significant disruptions in daily life, health authorities stress the importance of following the temporary measures to prevent a larger-scale health crisis.

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With the flu season expected to peak in the coming weeks, the country’s health systems are under pressure, but these temporary measures are aimed at alleviating the strain and keeping the public safe.