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Shopping malls and gyms to re-open on May 18

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Bulgaria's Minister of Health has issued an order for the opening of shopping centres and shopping malls on May 18. The ban on work in the malls of the entertainment and gaming halls, bars, indoor commercial areas for food and entertainment, children's and sports facilities indoors remains in force. An exception is made for restaurants with open-air sitting areas and a private entrance. 

With the same order, gyms can resume their operation on May 18 if no more than 10 people take part in the group activities and there is no more than 1 person per 4 sq. m.



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