Sat, Nov 21 2009
The number of flu cases in six Bulgarian regions is on the rise. Plovdiv, Haskovo, Yambol, Smolyan, Pazardjik and Vidin are experiencing an epidemic. The infection rate is under control in Pleven and Shoumen.
Schools in several cities closed down to stop the spread of infections. The sharp temperature changes aid the easy spread of the virus, Dnevnik newspaper reported.
Though many regions are affected, the number of sick people has decreased by more than 1000. Last week 13 900 people suffered from flu. This week the number of cases does not exceed 12 400, Health Ministry data shows.
Bulgaria is experiencing the annual flu epidemic later than usual this year. It started in the middle of February and medics predict it will finish in the end of March.
Doctors advise people to avoid large social gatherings in order to protect themselves. One virus type has been identified but lab experts said at least two more flu viruses affect people at present.
The European Commission is taking Bulgaria to court for delays in providing Sofia with adequate waste disposal facilities.
James Warlick is the spouse of Mary Warlick, director of the office of Russian affairs at the US state department, who has been nominated to serve as ambassador to Serbia
Bulgaria’s Health Ministry announced on November 20 2009 that the flu epidemic declared two weeks earlier is at an end as rates of infection decline. The announcement coincides with reports of two deaths from A (H1N1) flu in Bulgaria.
Acting on allegations by Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria leader Ivan Kostov, prosecutors and Government officials are to probe deals by which Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Ahmed Dogan acquired various properties.
Prosecutors allege that a deal agreed by the former defence minister caused losses of 12.9 million leva.