Angel Kunchev
Chief Health Inspector Kunchev: High Mortality Rate from Covid-19 in Bulgaria Must Be Analysed
The situation with Covid-19 in the country is currently under control, but scientists are adamant that such viruses will come in the future, commented the chief state health inspector Angel Kunchev on BNT.
Bulgaria’s Chief Health Inspector Alerts to Insufficient Vaccination Rate
The inoculation against the coronavirus continues, but the current vaccination rate is insufficient, this country's Chief State Health Inspector Associate Professor Angel Kunchev said for BNT. 70%-75% of the population needs to get vaccinated, in order to contain the spread of the virus. "If we fail to do so, we will pay the price later", noted Angel Kunchev.
Bulgarian Health Authorities Mull Extension of Emergency Epidemic Situation, Revise Entry Regulations
It is planned to extend the emergency epidemic situation in Bulgaria for another month - until the end of June, said in an interview with bTV, the Chief State Health Inspector, Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev.
Vaccine Rollout for Children over Six to Start in Bulgaria Soon
Within two or three months immunization of children over six may start in Bulgaria, Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev said on bTV.
Bulgaria’s Chief Health Inspector: Soon We Will Have Effective Drug against Coronavirus
"In one or two months we will have a very effective drug against coronavirus. Several huge companies are spending incredible funds to develop this new drug. Some of them are very close to delivering it. The vaccine and the medicine don't exclude each other. If we have a powerful tool to use in hospitals and largely solve the problem of severe course of disease, it will be of great help.
Health Authorities: Bulgaria May Reach Herd Immunity by End-August
Outgoing Health Minister Prof. Kostadin Angelov said at a briefing of the National Operational Headquarters that the morbidity rates in Bulgaria are lower than those in the neighboring countries and at the same time the restrictive measures in Bulgaria are more lenient than in a number of other countries.
Bulgaria: Additional Vaccination Slots to Be Opened for Easter Holidays
Bulgaria's national vaccination task force decided on April 22 that "green corridors" for vaccinations against Covid-19 for all comers will be opened from April 30 to May 9, the Health Ministry said in a media statement.
Vaccines of the mRNA type will be on offer. Such vaccines include the BioNTech-Pfizer and Moderna jabs.
Bulgaria’s Health Minister Has Final Say on AstraZeneca Vaccine
The AstraZeneca vaccine will not be administered to women under 60 with a higher risk of thrombosis. All individuals who have received a first dose of this vaccine and have not experienced side effects may be reimmunized with the same vaccine, said Minister of Health Prof. Kostadin Angelov, during a briefing, Novini.bg reported.
Bulgarian Health Minister in Resignation: We Cope with Third Wave of Covid Infection
The order for the dissolution of the NOHQ is not from now, the decision was taken on February 26, stated Health Minister Kostadin Angelov. Let us not politicize this step, because healthcare system can't be a punching bag for political jugglers. It makes perfect sense to disband this Headquarters after the end of this government's term of office.
Bulgaria COVID 19: National Anti-Covid Operational Headquarters Disbanded
The National Operational Headquarters has been disbanded as of today.
This was announced by the government information service. The headquarters was established by order of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at the beginning of the pandemic in February 2020.