Ministry of Health

The Bulgarian Ministry of Health recommends wearing of Masks during the Holidays

The Bulgarian Ministry of Health made several recommendations to the public before the Easter holidays. They come after all measures to combat the spread of coronavirus became recommended in early April. In recent weeks, there has been a trend of fewer and fewer people being infected and hospitalized.

Bulgarian Health Minister: There may be a new Covid Wave in the Fall

"Leading experts from around the world warn that there may be a new Covid wave in the fall. Whether this happens or not, we have a duty to do everything we can for vulnerable groups to be vaccinated." This was stated by the Minister of Health Prof. Asena Serbezova during the opening of a program of the Bulgarian Red Cross to expand the vaccination scope in the country.

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: Easing of Measures begins on Thursday

Covid's measures in Bulgaria will be gradually eased on Thursday, according to an order from the Ministry of Health. Restaurants and public events will become available without a green certificate at the discretion of the owners and organizers, extracurricular activities for children are also allowed with a limit of 12 children per group.

Doctors in Greece will Pay for Tests if they don’t have a Booster

The Greek Ministry of Health has announced that about 10,000 medics who have not received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will have to take two rapid tests a week to work. This will be at their expense, Kathimerini reported.

Health Minister Thanos Plevris clarified that health workers who do not have a booster will not be removed, as is the case with the unvaccinated.

Bulgarian Health Ministry: Consumption of Chlorine Dioxide Disinfectant is a Serious Risk for Human Health!

The Ministry of Health referred the matter to the Ministry of the Interior in connection with information received from the Ministry of Health on the use of "chlorine dioxide disinfectant" as a means of destroying "all viruses and pathogens" and "for the treatment of various diseases" including COVID-19.

Which vaccination certificates expire tomorrow – What does it mean for those who have not taken the third dose?

Tomorrow, Monday, February 7, expires the small extension in the validity of the vaccination certificate, which was given due to the severe weather front that hit Greece. This means that the adults who have completed their vaccination seven months ago, should have taken the booster dose, otherwise from tomorrow they will be considered unvaccinated.

As of Today: Supplement of BGN 75 for Vaccinated Pensioners will be Paid Out

As of today - February 1 - the payment of the one-time BGN 75 to the vaccinated pensioners will begin, the National Social Security Institute announced.

At the end of last year, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov announced this as a measure to encourage vaccination before the new wave.

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