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Omicron BA.5 lineage dominates Bulgaria, WHO recommends taking booster shots
According to the data collected from 86 samples taken from COVID-19 patients in Bulgaria, the BA.5 lineage of the Omicron virus and its sub-variants continues to dominate the country and its several provinces. The National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD) has conducted tests on the samples collected from infected patients
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COVID wave: 549 new infections detected with 2 deaths
Detected from the additional 4,578 COVID-19 tests conducted by the healthcare staff at the testing sites. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, a total of 10,098,967 tests have been conducted throughout the country.
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Bulgaria records new 246 COVID cases in 24 hours
Along with these cases, during the last 24 hours, a total of eight (8) COVID patients lost their lives to the deadliest mutant. This brings the overall death rate of Bulgaria to 37,204.
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92 COVID patients tests positive for Omicron variant in Bulgaria
These samples have been taken from the COVID-19 patients during the time period of May 2 to May 17, 2022, NCIPD further stated, and were taken from 20 districts out of 28.
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Bulgaria: 168 individuals tests positive for COVID; 2 dies
These new cases have been traced out of the additional 4140 COVID tests conducted at the testing sites all across Bulgaria on June 7. Therefore, the positivity rate of the new COVID-19 infections computes for nearly 4%.
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Bulgaria records new 182 COVID cases in 24 hrs
The positivity rate of the fresh COVID infections computes for around 3.3%. Meanwhile, the total active COVID cases toll has now increased to 74,319, whereas the total number of confirmed cases has reached to 1,165,167 since the beginning of the pandemic.
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COVID Wave in Bulgaria: 73 individuals tests positive for virus, 1 dies
These cases take the total count of the total COVID active cases in Bulgaria to 76,901, which has decreased by a significant number as compared to the report of May 28, 2022, the data further adds.
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Bulgaria logs new 275 COVID infections with 6 deaths
The positivity rate of the new COVID-19 infections stands at nearly 5%, the portal's data further adds.
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Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts