Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-06		Public health measures: Testing policy travel to Bulgaria originates in any other country must present a negative result from a PCR test done up to 72 hours before entering Bulgaria. However, Bulgarian citizens, citizens of EU Member States, the UK and the Schengen Agreement States who are traveling for humanitarian reasons as described in point (e) above or for economic activities as listed in point (zh) above are exempted from the PCR test requirement.
2020-07-31		Movement restrictions: Border closure  entry restrictions went into effect on July 31, 2020 and extend to August 31, 2020. The restrictions apply to all persons, regardless of their citizenship, and all types of border crossings including by air (both commercial and private aircraft), sea, rail and road transport. except nationals, residents and EU citizens, medical professionals, diplomats, students and athlete for specific event and humanitatrian actors
2020-07-31		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension entry restrictions went into effect on July 31, 2020 and extend to August 31, 2020. The restrictions apply to all persons, regardless of their citizenship, and all types of border crossings including by air (both commercial and private aircraft), sea, rail and road transport. except nationals, residents and EU citizens, medical professionals, diplomats, students and athlete for specific event and humanitatrian actors
2020-07-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Minister of health announces pay rise for medical workers in Bulgaria
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Testing policy As of July 16, the 14 day quarantine and the required PCR test will be lifted for arrivals from Island, Norway, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican, Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Ukraine
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies As of July 16, the 14 day quarantine and the required PCR test will be lifted for arrivals from Island, Norway, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican, Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Ukraine
2020-07-15		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Bulgaria’s government extends epidemic emergency situation until July 15
2020-07-15		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared on July 15 in relation to the Council of Ministers to extend the epidemic situation until July 31.
2020-07-06		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Covid-19 epidemic emergency situation extended until July 31
2020-07-06		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared epidemic emergency situation extended until July 31
2020-07-06		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Ananiev will issue an order in which he will determine the citizens of which countries will be able to enter the territory of Bulgaria, as well as those who will be able to enter, but will be required a 14-day quarantine.
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies all entereing travellers are required a 14-day quarantine.
2020-07-06		Public health measures: General recommendations It is recommended to reduce the number of mass events to a minimum, because in recent weeks there has been a strong spread of the virus after mass events.
2020-07-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Bulgaria lifts the mandatory 14-day quarantine for arrivals from the UK. The directors of the regional health inspectorates shall cancel the quarantine of those who arrived in Bulgaria in the period from July 2,2020 to July 15,.2020 from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2020-07-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Albena seaside resort closes night bars and clubs as anti-epidemic measure
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Minimum state pension in Bulgaria increases to 250 BGN as of July 1
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The order introducing temporary anti-epidemic measures states that during the final of the Bulgarian Cup between CSKA and Lokomotiv Plovdiv at the national stadium "Vasil Levski" up to 3000 people are allowed in the sector, with every second seat occupied, in a row and subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m between each other.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public All persons when in indoors public places, including means of public transport, medical and health establishments, pharmacies, opticians, national centres for public health, administrative institutions and other places where they are served or have access to railway and bus stations, airports, underground stations, shops, churches, monasteries, temples, museums, etc., must have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means covering the nose and mouth (including towel, scarf, shield ,etc.). Exceptions are allowed for customers in restaurants and drinking establishments, as well as for athletes during exercising indoors.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The order for compulsory isolation and /or hospital treatment states that persons - confirmed cases of COVID-19, are discharged from a medical institution after assessment by the attending physician of the patient’s condition and fulfilment of one of the following conditions: documented a minimum of 10 days from the onset of clinical symptoms of COVID-19; at least three additional days without symptoms (incl. Three days withouthigh body temperature, without antipyretics and without respiratory symptoms); two negative results from a polymerase chain reaction test for COVID-19 from samples taken on two consecutive days.
2020-06-30		Movement restrictions: Border closure  ban on entry into Bulgaria does not apply to persons travelling for training purposes to carry out activities for the completion of the academic year 2019/2020, as well as for practical training and exams and for the preparation of the 2020/2021 school year, when it is impossible to implement these activities remotely.
2020-06-22		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Bulgaria re-introduces obligatory wearing of face masks in indoor public spaces, Health Minister orders face masks to be worn in indoor public spaces
2020-06-18		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Bulgaria’s Minister of Health, Kiril Ananiev, issued an order to lift the requirement for 14-day quarantine for those arriving in Bulgaria from Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican. The order is in eefect as of June 18.
2020-06-18		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Bulgaria lifts quarantine for arrivals from Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Night clubs, piano bars in Bulgaria re-open; can operate at 50% capacity; Disinfection of all surfaces must take place regularly.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Night clubs, discotheques and piano bars in Bulgaria re-open as of June 15. The order of the Health Minister says that all anti-epidemic measures should be applied and that they should operate only at 50% of their capacity. The staff is required to wear protective face masks or shields. Disinfection of all surfaces must take place regularly.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Mass events are now allowed to take place in closed places with the requirement for using 50% of the capacity of the halls, i.e. very second seat to remain empty.
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing masks in public transport, pharmacies and hospitals remains compulsory
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public The staff at reopened bars is required to wear protective face masks or shields.
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies a change in the period of the quarantine for people diagnosed with COVID-19: after discharge from hospital they are required to remain in home isolation for 14 days instead of 28. all persons arriving in Bulgaria from Sweden, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, as well as from all third countries, except the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, are subject to 14-day quarantine.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  As of June 15 until June 30, 2020, a temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is introduced for all persons, regardless of their citizenship, through all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road transport.The ban does not apply to Bulgarian nationals, nationals of EU member states, the United Kingdom, Schengen visa zone member countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State), the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, members of the families of Bulgarian citizens, as well as persons who are in actual cohabitation with a Bulgarian citizen, and foreigners with the status of permanent or long-term residence in Bulgaria and members of their families.
2020-06-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The 60/40 wage support measure will become 80/20 for the tourism and transport industry, and a new grant scheme to support the transport sector will be launched in July. This became clear at an emergency meeting on June 15 between relevant ministers, carriers and tour operators. The post-crisis recovery will be slow and difficult, with the decline in both sectors being over 70%.
2020-06-11		Lockdown: Full lockdown The village of Izgrev, Shoumen district was placed under lockdown in the evening on June 11 until June 25. The measure was introduced after 17 people from the village tested positive for coronavirus. Wearing masks in the village is mandatory in indoor and outdoor public places. All markets are closed except those that sell agricultural products. Large public gatherings, including celebrations are temporarily banned,
2020-06-11		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public mandatory only in village of Izgrev that is under lockdown
2020-06-10		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Bulgaria extends its temporary ban on the entry to the country of non-EU nationals. The temporary ban would not to apply to citizens of Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. As to all other third (non-EU) countries, we expect a pan-European decision on June 15, but in our opinion, if the borders are opened for third countries, that will happen at the earliest from July 1
2020-06-10		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Bulgaria extends its temporary ban on the entry to the country of non-EU nationals.
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared epidemic emergency situation is extended until the end of June
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared epidemic emergency extended until the end of June
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Theatres, opera houses re-open as of May 26, indoor restaurants as of June 1
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14-day quarantine for travel from Greece & Serbia to Bulgaria lifted from June 1
2020-05-26		Social distancing: Schools closure  Kindergartens in Bulgaria re-open as of May 26
2020-05-25		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions National carrier Bulgaria Air restores Sofia – Varna flights
2020-05-22		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Bulgaria lifts ban on entry of citizens from EU and Schengen area without the requirement for 14-day quarantine
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Obligatory hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients aged over 60 years is cancelled
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures scheme for free financing of micro and small enterprises electronically was launched
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Mass population testing A large-scale testing begins in Bulgaria’s second largest city of Plovdiv on May 15. the aim to test 400 households will be tested randomly in 6 regions of the city.
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies obligatory isolation of the confirmed cases of Covid-19, the quarantine of the contacts of the infected, the medical monitoring etc.
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced It is forbidden for persons under the age of 60 to visit supermarkets, food shops and pharmacies daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The ban on visits to entertainment and gaming halls, discos and bars, indoor areas of restaurants and entertainment venues, and shopping malls remains in place until June 14. The exception is financial institutions, supermarkets, food shops, pharmacies in shopping malls. Public parks and gardens are now open to all. Sitting on benches remains banned. Children’s playgrounds remain closed
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools, universities and kindergartens remain closed.
2020-05-14		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions temporary ban on the entry to Bulgaria of foreigners, introduced during the state of emergency, remains in force.
2020-05-14		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Cross-border workers are allowed to enter the country, but are required to submit a declaration that they have not had symptoms of Covid-19 in the past 14 days and have an employment contract with an employer, or a letter from an employer.
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Bulgaria’s Parliament voted unanimously on May 14 to set up an ad hoc committee to monitor the state spending related to the measures taken to overcome the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis in the country.
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared state of emergency lifted, but all anti-epidemic measures remain in force; Bulgaria’s government this evening declared an emergency epidemic situation for a month, from May 14 to June 14 to replace the state of emergency over the spread of coronavirus.
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Mass population testing mass testing was carried out after the town was locked down in March for two weeks because several cases of coronavirus were identified there. The presence of antibodies was identified in 115 residents.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Health minister issues order to allow re-opening of museums, galleries, cinemas; The order allows the holding of cultural events such as concerts and other entertainment on outdoor stages, but with no more than 30% of seats occupied; Employers should arrange for their staff to work from home to the greatest possible extent. It is also recommended that people aged over 60 also work from home wherever possible.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Bulgaria’s Minister of Health on May 11 issued an order that allows the practice of team sports outdoors for amateurs, without competitive nature (including football, basketball, volleyball).
2020-05-08		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Varna airport resumes international flights
2020-05-06		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions after the afternoon of the May 6 public holiday (St George’s Day), the checkpoints controlling the travel between the cities would be removed.
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Health Minister Kiril Ananiev issued an order allowing visits to outdoor shopping areas (gardens, terraces, etc.) of restaurants, fast food establishments, drinking establishments and coffee shops, subject to the following anti-epidemic measures: distance >2.5 meters between tables, staff required to clean/disinfect surfaces between visitors; make disinfectant available to visitors; Open-air terraces and gardens of restaurants will be allowed to re-open following inspections by regional health inspectorates and the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency and if all requirements for physical distancing are met, it was announced.
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public staff at cafes, restaurants, must wear masks
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The order of the Minister of Health also permits individual outdoor sports, including tennis, cycling, athletics, golf, etc., while maintaining a distance of at least 2.5 metres between the individuals; Visits to some swimming complexes and swimming pools are also allowed, without allowing the functioning of the adjacent commercial sites, subject to the following anti-epidemic measures:
2020-05-02		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Bulgaria’s coronavirus task force discontinues daily briefings
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public phase out of requirement to wear masks in public places -- wearing in closed public places, such as shops, public transport, pharmacies, banks, remains compulsory
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports Bulgaria’s Health Minister bans export of certain medicines
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers on April 29 approved a portfolio guarantee programme to support the liquidity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 state of emergency situation and epidemic. The implementation of the Programme is entrusted to the Bulgarian Development Bank.
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Retail chains with 10 or more shops in the country will be obliged to sell Bulgarian products and other foods produced in their regions.
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Parks re-open, but with restrictions on use
2020-04-27		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established set up a public register to report the funds spent in the fight against the new coronavirus with regular updating of costs, approval criteria and sources of funding,
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Health Minister extends order on obligatory wearing of protective mask in public; remains compulsory until May 13 inclusive
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing of protective face masks in indoor or outdoor public places remains compulsory until May 13 inclusive, according a new order issued today, April 24,
2020-04-23		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Bulgaria temporary bans entry of travellers, vehicles from Turkey until April 26
2020-04-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions entry/exit allowed again from Sofia
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 3. Immunization of babies is allowed; 4. Women’s consultations are allowed; 5. Planned operations are allowed,
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government provides BGN 4,5 billion for economic measures
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Entry into and exit out of Sofia banned as of midnight on April 16
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Mass population testing Bulgaria starts mass coronavirus testing
2020-04-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government approves interest-free loans for Covid-19 impacted individuals
2020-04-12		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Bulgaria’s health minister issues order making face masks obligatory in public; effective from 12 April, 2020 to 26 April, 2020 inclusive.
2020-04-10		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Police will be present in all around 4,000 Orthodox churches across the country during church services for Palm Sunday and Easter,
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers launches an official coronavirus website
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Bulgaria buys 30,000 Covid-19 test kits from South Korea
2020-04-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bulgaria’s central bank permits banks to defer loan payments
2020-04-10		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Health Minister extends Covid-19 anti-epidemic measures until May 13
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Testing policy Bulgaria’s PM orders mass testing for coronavirus in Banko ski resort
2020-04-07		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns COVID-19 Virusafe app is now available to all smartphone users
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Pensioners below poverty line will receive Easter bonuses; More than 1,200,000 pensioners in Bulgaria will receive a bonus of 40 BGN (20 euro) each for the Easter holidays...
2020-04-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bulgaria’s MPs on April 6 voted to forgo their salaries as of April 1 for the duration of the coronavirus state of emergency.
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Border closure  order imposing a temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. The entry of citizens, irrespective of their nationality, coming from Italy, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg is temporarily prohibited at all checkpoints and by all types of transport. Exceptions will be made for Bulgarian citizens and their families
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Sofia disinfects streets, bus stops, dustbins to help combat coronavirus. the municipal authorities of Sofia have initiated disinfection of public spaces, including streets, bus stops and dust bins. The disinfection began from Lyulin residential area on April 6. For 10 days, all the streets in the area will be disinfected. The sanitation measures are taking place in the region of the National Palace of Culture, Ovtcha Kupel and Ilinden residential areas as well. As of March 13, disinfectants have been added to the water used to wash the streets, the local authorities said. Pedestrian underpasses will also be sprayed with disinfectants.
2020-04-03		Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew introduced in Panagyurishte because of the coronavirus. Children will be forbidden to go outside from 8:00 pm to 6 am in the morning, and adults from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has taken a package of measures to limit the negative effects of the upcoming crisis due to the global pandemic COVID-19
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers on April 1 decided to propose to the Parliament to extend the state of emergency to 13 May 2020.
2020-03-31		Lockdown: Full lockdown Quarantine in Bansko ski resort will be stood down
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Health Minister cancels order for wearing masks until consensus is reached
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bulgaria’s government proposes budget update, increase in debt ceiling
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Border closure  banned the entry of third-country (non-EU) nationals, including U.S. citizens, into the country from March 20 to April 17. This includes all third-country nationals at all border crossing points and includes aviation, maritime, rail, and road. The ban does not apply to: (1) healthcare professionals, health researchers and elderly care professionals; (2) transport personnel engaged in the carriage of goods, crews of aircraft engaged in commercial air transport and other transport personnel as necessary; (3) diplomats, officials of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian workers in the performance of their duties; (4) persons traveling for humanitarian reasons; (5) third-country nationals who hold a long-term residence permit in an EU Member State and those transiting Bulgaria to return to their country of residence. The Bulgarian government has also banned entry of persons arriving from the following EU Member States and Schengen countries: Italy, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. These restrictions do not apply to Bulgarian citizens and their family members, or persons with permanent or long term residence permits and members of their families.
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Border checks  checkpoints on routes into and out of major cities in Bulgaria
2020-03-20		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Visits to parks, public gardens, sports grounds and playgrounds and outdoor and indoor facilities are discontinued. Pet owners will be able to take out their pets for a walk, but it is forbidden to gather in groups. The authorities of the Ministry of Interior will organize checkpoints at the entry and exit roads of the major cities and will check the purpose of the citizens’ travel. Persons will be allowed to travel in the event of urgency due to a proven need for work, health reasons, return to their current or permanent address or home. This will be verified with a note from the employer, medical documents or ID document. It is forbidden for persons under the age of 60 to visit supermarkets, food shops and pharmacies daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
2020-03-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Central Bank launches package of measures in response to Covid-19 pandemic
2020-03-18		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established organization was created between all institutions involved in this process to coordinate action
2020-03-18		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings opening of temporary units for border health control at the check points at Gueshevo, Vidin, Vrashka Chuka, Makaza – Nimfea and Ilinden-Eksohi.
2020-03-18		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Bulgaria temporary bans the entry on its territory of citizens from high risk countries with coronavirus outbreaks, including China, Iran, Bangladesh, india, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Spain, Italy, Korea, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The ban is in place as of 00:00 on March 18. Exceptions will be made for people who have permanent or long term residence permits and members of their families.
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The European Union is introducing a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners to the territory of the Member States in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus. EU citizens who are ill should not be returned to borders and should be given access to health care. Member States may refuse entry of third-country nationals without residence permit for the EU if they consider that they pose a threat to public health.States must respect the principle of free movement of all goods and to guarantee the supply of basic products such as medicines, medical equipment and food products. They are expected to provide priority green lanes for transportation of goods.
2020-03-17		Lockdown: Full lockdown Bulgaria’s Bansko ski resort under strict lock down for 14 days; entry into and exit from the town is prohibited; all residents who are not in Bansko can return to their homes by 8 pm on March 18.
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension the movement of all international trains through the border crossings on the territory of Bulgaria will be stopped *The cancellation of the movement of trains traveling between Sofia and Istanbul has been in force since 11.03.2020.
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
2020-03-14		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Italy and China nationals
2020-03-13		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools, universities and other educational establishments and organizations will cancel classes. Distance learning will replace regular classes where possible. Kindergartens and nurseries will be closed, as well as all forms of group work with children. (initially not included in school closures)
2020-03-13		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Visiting patients in hospitals will not be allowed.
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established because of the declared state of emergency in the country, a team is established with the Prosecutor’s office, which will be led by the Chief Prosecutor and will ensure compliance with the imposed rules and measures. The Prosecutor’s office will require from the health ministry, the foreign affairs ministry and the ministry of interior to present reports on the up-to-date situation in the country on a daily basis.
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
2020-03-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown School closures for one week starting Monday. Kindergartens, however, continue to operate. Closing of public places - galleries, cinemas, halls, all kinds of clubs (for children, pensioners, entertainment). Expanding the activities of social patronage with the possibility of delivering medicines and foodstuffs to the homes of elderly people. Closing of all periodic and temporary markets (Dolni Bogrov, Malashevtsi, etc.). Maximize the opportunities for remote work. Provision and organization of an awareness campaign and additional disinfection in Roma neighbourhoods. Extension of enhanced measures for disinfection of all spaces and institutions. Suspension of night public transport.It is planned that the evening and drinking establishments will be closed for two weeks, but the restaurants and fast food establishments will continue to work. NON COMPLIANCE: Offenders will face "sanctions"
2020-03-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 3 years of imprisonment and a fine from 1,000 to 10,000 BGN for anyone who violates ordinances, rules and regulations or measures against the spread of infectious disease and quarantine. Should such an act be committed during an epidemic, pandemic or declared state of emergency is related to deaths from disease, the draft amendments provides for 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of 10,000 to 50,000 BGN.
2020-03-12		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov convenes extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers with the coronavirus task force members.
2020-03-11		Social distancing: Schools closure  The classes in schools and kindergartens should not be interrupted even in the areas with coronavirus cases, but strict disinfection and measures should be appllied. Students will be instructed daily about personal hygiene. Children and teachers with flu-like symptoms will not be admitted. If a coronavirus case is detected in an educational establishment, it will be closed. Student excursions are prohibited.
2020-01-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system receive testing kits
2020-01-03		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People who have travelled from Italy or China quarantined for 14 days