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Obligatory wearing of masks in closed public places once again in force

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov convened a working meeting in the Council of Ministers with the National Operational Headquarters on the current situation with Covid-19. The spread of coronvavirus was discussed and it was reported that the situation was being monitored very closely and mass control starts over compliance with anti-epidemic measures.

PM Borissov once again pointed out that the Covid-19 danger was not over and that for the fight against the coronavirus to be successful the most important thing was observing physical distance, discipline and strict disinfection. As a precautionary measure from June 23, the obligatory wearing of protective masks in indoor public places, such as shops, is introduced.



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