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European Health Commissioner Urges Vigilance as COVID-19 Resurges
As COVID-19 cases surge across EU countries, European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides emphasizes the urgency of vaccination amidst the coexistence of multiple viruses. Kyriakides underscores the continued presence of COVID-19 variants in communities and the co-circulation of respiratory diseases, urging vigilance.
Spain re-imposes masks in hospitals as flu cases surge
Wearing masks will be obligatory again in Spain's hospitals and other healthcare facilities from Wednesday, the health ministry said on Monday as the country faces a flu outbreak.
The decree was announced after a meeting between the health ministry and representatives of the country's regions, who control their own health systems.
COVID-19 In Bulgaria: 65 New Cases In The Last 24 Hours
The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 65, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal.
677 tests were performed, which means that the proportion of positive results is 9.6 percent.
No patients with confirmed coronavirus infection have died.
Covid stages comeback, and has company
A simultaneous outbreak of three diseases affecting the respiratory system has never been seen before, medical experts say. But this is what has happened at the start of 2024, with cases of Covid, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affecting a significant percentage of the population.
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COVID-19 In Bulgaria: 282 New Cases In The Last 24 Hours
The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 282, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal.
2,711 tests were carried out, which means that the proportion of positive results is 10.4 percent.
There are 4 deceased patients with confirmed coronavirus infection.
COVID-19 In Bulgaria: 66 New Cases In The Last 24 Hours
The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 66, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal.
517 tests were carried out, which means that the proportion of positive results is 12.8 percent.
No patients with confirmed coronavirus infection have died.
Sharp increase in Covid-19 and flu in week before Christmas
The week before Christmas saw a sharp increase in cases of Covid-19, flu or flu-like symptoms and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) has said.
COVID-19 In Bulgaria: 410 New Cases In The Last 24 Hours
The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 410, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal.
2,434 tests were performed.
5 patients with confirmed coronavirus infection have died.
Health experts advise return to mask use
Amid the recent upsurge of respiratory viral infections, health experts are recommending the use of face masks in crowded areas, hand antiseptics, tests in case of respiratory symptoms, and above all the need for vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza of people at high risk of serious disease.
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Doctors urge caution for NYE amid JN.1 sub-variant concerns
As New Year's Eve festivities draw near, an expert has warned that "caution should be exercised" in crowded celebrations in light of the new JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19 spread.