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Bulgaria: Flu Epidemic Declared as of 6 until 11 March

A flu epidemic is being declared throughout the country as of 6 March, Friday, until 11 March, Wednesday.

This means schools, and pregnancy and post-natal counselling centres will be closed, preventive medical check-ups and vaccinations will be suspended, as will elective surgery and visiting hours at hospitals, BNR reported. 

16 US Officials Injured in "Sound attack" in Cuba

At least 16 US civil servants were injured after a possible sound attack on US Embassy staff in Cuba. This was reported by the State Department, quoted by the US media.

It is specified that the symptoms of the victims range from hearing loss to "minor damage to the brain", which may include a concussion or a headache.

A spokeswoman said the attacks seem to have been suspended.