Due to the continuing high incidence rates of acute respiratory diseases and influenza in the territory of the Stara Zagora region, the influenza epidemic will be extended until January 31. The present form of education is suspended until January 27, inclusive, informs the Ministry of Health.
The morbidity rate in the last week in the Stara Zagora region was 312 per 10,000 inhabitants, according to the data of the health inspection, and remained within the same limits as in the previous 7 days, said Dr. Tania Perchemlieva from the health inspection in Stara Zagora.
Temporary anti-epidemic measures regarding the health system include: suspension of scheduled consultations of pregnant women and children, suspension of preventive examinations, mandatory immunizations and re-immunizations in outpatient care. Visits to medical institutions are also temporarily suspended. The conduct of a daily filter in children’s facilities is being strengthened, and sick staff members are not allowed to work.
The Ministry of Health reminds that compliance with non-pharmaceutical anti-epidemic measures such as wearing a protective face mask, frequent hand hygiene and maintaining physical distance is recommended – effective both to protect against COVID-19 and other airborne infections such as influenza and acute respiratory infections.
Worked on the publication: Ivan Slavov
