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Control of enforcement tightened in Sofia, though not anti-coronavirus measures themselves

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No tightening of the anti-coronavirus measures in the city of Sofia is planned for the time being, though control of their enforcement is to be tightened, the Sofia operational headquarters has decided.

Sofia entered the dark-red Covid zone yesterday with 508 Covid-19 cases per 10,000 inhabitants. 

The coronavirus measures will be tightened in Sofia-region from 12 to 24 October. the restrictions include a ban on mass gatherings. 



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