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Bulgarian cabinet extends the epidemic situation until July 31

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The emergency epidemic situation in Bulgaria has been extended until July 31, the Bulgarian cabinet decided. The previous extension was voted on June 26 and expires at midnight on July 15. 
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to be a severe public health emergency nationally and globally. The prolongation of the epidemic emergency situation related to the spread of Covid-19 on the territory of the country will make it possible to strengthen the implementation of temporary anti-epidemic measures in order to limit the spread of the disease and protect the lives and health of citizens, the decision of the government reads.



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