The official Shipka ritual for the coronavirus is canceled

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The official Shipka ritual for the coronavirus is canceled

The decision is in line with the opinions of experts in the field of epidemiology

 

 

 

 

The official ritual for celebrating 142 years since the Liberation of Bulgaria at Shipka Peak is canceled. The event will not take place on the recommendation of the National Operations Headquarters for the disease COVID-19 (coronavirus). Access for those who wish to visit the Freedom Monument remains free. Temporary traffic changes introduced in the area also remain in force.

"The headquarters decision is in line with the views of experts involved in epidemiology, infectious diseases, virology and preventive medicine. The reason for the recommendation is addressed by an official letter from Major General Professor Professor Ventsislav Mutafchiiski, President of the Operations Staff. of Bulgaria, is that gathering large groups of people in one place is a prerequisite for epidemiological risks, "the National Crisis Headquarters said earlier today, writes NOVA.

Although there is no registered case of the new coronavirus in our country, in recent days there has been an influenza wave of type B virus in the districts of Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Razgrad, Sliven, Yambol, Stara Zagora, Sofia-region and others. An increased incidence of respiratory infections and influenza has been reported, in connection with which a flu epidemic is to be announced in some places and a flu vacation for students.

The situation in the country is also complicated by the activation of other infectious diseases, according to the epidemic.