Ventsislav Mutafchiiski
LIVE: Bulgarian Health Authorities Warn of New Peak of Covid-19 in Three Weeks
The health authorities forecast a new spike in Covid-19 morbidity in Bulgaria, announced Head of the National Operational Staff, Major General Ventsislav Mutafchiiski during the weekly briefing at the Council of Ministers.
Head of National Operational Headquarters: Restaurants and Bars as Hotbeds of Infection
We fully agree with the health minister's order, declared Head of the National Operative Headquarters Gen. Ventsislav Mutafchiiski. He commented on the protest rally of the restaurateurs yesterday who demanded to open the restaurants in February, which at this stage is allowed to happen from March 1.
New Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine Arrives in Bulgaria
The new Pfizer vaccine shipment is already in the country. It arrived this morning at Sofia Airport. However, the batch contains half as few doses than originally announced. Due to changes in the manufacturer's production process, Bulgaria will have a little over 18,000 doses instead of 35,000.
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Bulgaria’s Health Minister: Anti-Epidemic Measures Yield Very Good Results
We now see extremely positive trends resulting from the anti-epidemic measures introduced in the country, which also affect the occupancy rate of hospital beds on a national basis - for patients with no complications - 32 percent, for those in intensive care wards - 44 percent, Minister of Health Prof. Kostadin Angelov announced today at a regular briefing on the spread of the coronavirus.
Bulgaria Like the Rest of EU Will Launch the Immunization Campaign on December 27
The first 10,000 vaccines developed by Pfizer/Biontech will arrive on December 26 in Bulgaria.
On the next day the immunization will begin and the first vaccinated will be medics working on the front line in the fight against COVID 19. This became clear at the briefing of the National Operations Headquarters.
Gen. Mutafchiiski Send Moving Message to Bulgarian Medics
Gen. Ventsislav Mutafchiiski, Head of the National Operational Headquarters and Director of the Military Medical Academy has sent a touching Christmas message to the medical professionals on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus in Bulgaria, Bulgaria OnAir reports.
OFFICIAL: Anti-Epidemic Measures in Bulgaria Remain Until January 31
The emergency anti-epidemic measures in Bulgaria will remain in force until January 31, 2021. This became clear after the National Operational Headquarters presented its proposals to Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
- Health authorities insist that nightclubs, restaurants, malls, gyms and casinos remain closed. Both conferences and congresses will be banned until January 31.
Director General of Bulgarian Red Cross to Chair Coordination Council in Charge of Vaccination
Director General of the Bulgarian Red Cross Prof. Dr. Krassimir Gigov will head the Coordination Council, which will in charge of the implementation of the Coronavirus Vaccination Plan.
14-Day Quarantine for Arriving in Bulgaria will be Lifted Soon: National Operations Headquarters
The National Operations Headquarters and the government are considering lifting controls on coronavirus at borders and focusing efforts on early detection and tracing of contacts of infected people in clusters. This was announced by the member of the staff and state health inspector Angel Kunchev during the regular morning briefing on Thursday.
Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borissov: We Open the Malls on Monday
The Prime Minister Boyko Borissov talks with representatives of the big retail stores and the Bulgarian Retail Association. After the meeting, which was also attended by the Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev, the Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov and the Chairman of the National Operational Staff Gen.