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Term of action of various anti-epidemic measures extended

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According to an order of the Minister of Health, the ban on the presence of spectators at outdoor and indoor sports facilities has been extended until August 31. Athletes under the age of 18 are allowed to have one companion. Wearing protective equipment for employees, staff, coaches and officials in indoor sports venues, dance halls, swimming pools and gyms, remains mandatory. Only athletes are allowed to be without protective equipment.

On July 31, Italy announced that it was extending the rule for 14-day quarantine for Bulgarian passengers entering the country. Slovenian authorities have also imposed a 14-day isolation on people arriving from Romania and Bulgaria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported.



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