Bulgaria’s Minister of Labor: Anti-Epidemic Measures Should Be Loosened Stepwise

Bulgarian authorities are discussing a step-by-step loosening of anti-epidemic measures in the country. It is possible to open some new facilities every two weeks. These actions will be further discussed this week before a final decision is taken, Minister of Labor and Social Policy Denitsa Sacheva told "Hello, Bulgaria" TV talk show. 

She added that different proposals were being received regarding the opening of the facilities. "There is an idea to start with the ski resorts, because for them the winter season is almost over. Perhaps, from the middle of February we will open restaurants and cafes in major cities. As for the malls, the restrictions will be in effect a little longer", said Sacheva. 

In her opinion, it is important to be careful, it is necessary to find the balance between low morbidity rate and having more vaccinated and healthy people.

"It is important that when we open everything suddenly, the number of newly infected does rocket up and we have to close everything again. We need to keep and fix the positive results," the minister said, explaining that no further closures are planned until the date of the parliamentary vote - April 4.

The minister also commented on the supply of the coronavirus vaccines.She pointed out that the authorities tried to be as reasonable and balanced as possible in taking each decision.

"It is also well known that there are currently quite a few people who are worried about vaccination. Those who wish to be inoculated and are included in the vaccination plan will receive their doses", Sacheva was adamant.

She added that in some countries, people who received the first dose of the vaccine would not be able to get a second one in time. 

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