Epidemiology
Ministry decides in favor of masks in closed spaces
With the easing of lockdown restrictions imminent, the Health Ministry has decided in favor of the mandatory use of face masks - except in cases where medical conditions do not allow it - in closed crowded places such as grocery stores, hospitals, clinics, hairdressers etc.
UPDATE President Iohannis says coronavirus epidemic still on rise in Romania
President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday that the latest data on COVID-19 cases show an upward trend in the epidemic, adding that social distancing and hygiene measures must be "religiously" observed. "Unfortunately, today we have passed 10,000 people infected with COVID-19 and we have a significant increase in cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, almost 400 new cases.
Air travel resumption will require social distancing, says EU
The European Commission will next month present a set of rules for the safe reopening of air travel when coronavirus pandemic lockdowns end, including social distancing in airports and planes, the EU's transport chief said on Wednesday.
884 COVID-19 Cases in Bulgaria
884 COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria. 42 people have died.
Prof. Mutafchiiski stated that the only country with a lower mortality rate than Bulgaria is Slovakia.
161 people are healed, which is 18,2% from the infected.
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Greece ‘best performing’ country in Europe in containing virus
Greece has performed better than any other country in Europe in its response to the coronavirus pandemic by taking early containment measures, a report published on Thursday by French think-tank The Bridge has found.
Thriving amid crisis
During these unexpected and unprecedented times, there are still many questions and debates about Covid-19, but what we can all agree on is that the virus has affected, directly or indirectly, our everyday lives. Families are quarantined, social distancing is a must and businesses are impacted, one way or another.
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World-class epidemiologist on Greek coronavirus A-team studies challenges, possible second wave
By George Gilson
During Greece's decade-long economic depression in which 25 percent of GDP was lost and the harsh austerity imposed by creditors broke the back of society, much was written about the biggest collateral damage wrought by the financial crisis.
HealthMin Tataru says still three weeks of coronavirus pandemic upward trend ahead
Health Minister Nelu Tataru said on Monday in Galati that precautions and social distancing must be further kept in place, because "we still have three weeks ahead" of an upward trend of the coronavirus pandemic statistics.
Latest on the coronavirus: US death toll overtakes Italy's as Midwest braces
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world, surpassing 20,000, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.
Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings
As the Easter holiday approaches, world leaders and health officials are fervently warning that the hard-won gains in the fight against the coronavirus must not be jeopardized by relaxing social distancing.
A spike in deaths in Britain and New York and surges of reported new infections in Japan and in India's congested cities make it clear that the battle is far from over.