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Stricter measures for arrivals from countries in the red zone

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Chief State Health Inspector Angel Kunchev said he continues to actively monitor the epidemic situation in this country and pointed out he was ready to propose an update of the anti-epidemic measures if necessary.

Currently, no additional restrictions are envisaged with the exception of stricter control over citizens entering the country, Kunchev said. Those  arriving from countries in the red Covid zone will be required to present a negative result of a PCR test conducted up to 72 hours before entering Bulgaria in addition to a certificate of vaccination or overcome illness, otherwise they will be subject to 10-day quarantine


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