The new Omicron sub-variant of the coronavirus is not more severe, does not cause more mortality, but is genetically different from the other sub-variants and "avoids vaccines". This was explained by virologist Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev in an interview for BNT.
He added that a few days ago, the BQ.1 subvariant of Omicron was detected in the country, which began to dominate in some countries in Europe. His expectations are that after the New Year, BQ.1 will also dominate in Bulgaria, but Kantardjiev does not think that this will lead to a serious increase in Covid cases.
On Wednesday, the wind from the northwest will get stronger. Cloudiness will be variable, more significant in the afternoon. The lowest temperatures will be between minus 5°C and 0°; in Sofia - around minus 3°C and the highest will..
Measures to reduce road accidents and improve road conditions were discussed today at a meeting convened by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. "As colleagues, we are fully aware that the deep-rooted problems we've inherited should not be the subject..
House prices in the EU rose by 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to data from the European statistics agency Eurostat . Bulgaria outpaced all other EU countries in the same quarter, with a remarkable..
Unemployment in Bulgaria is below 4 per cent , according to NSI data for March quoted and summarised by BNT. Last month also saw an 8% increase..
On the occasion of World Health Day (April 7), Bulgaria’s Premier Rosen Zhelyazkov expressed his deep appreciation and respect for doctors and..
The civic association "Angels on the Road" organized a protest in front of the Sofia Court House against the road traffic accidents that have claimed..
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