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2 days ago

The government has extended the emergency epidemic situation in Bulgaria until 30 April. The new measures are:

– From 1 February, cinemas, theatres, and creative, music and dance classes can be visited, while using 30% of their capacity and observing social distance.

– From the beginning of February, gyms can reopen at 50% of their capacity.

– Until 28 February, restaurants and bars remain closed, except for takeaway services.

– From 1 March food and entertainment venues can reopen, with the exception of night clubs, working at 50% capacity, and observing 1,5m social distance.

– Students from 5th to 12th grade can return to school following a timeline:
4 February to 17 February – face to face classes for the 7th, 8th and 12th grades
18 February to 2 March – face to face classes for the 5th, 10th and 11th grades
4 March to 17 March – face to face classes for the 6th, 9th and 12th grades

– From the beginning of February, malls and shopping centres can reopen. Visitors under 18 are allowed only when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

– From 29 January to 30 April, arrivals to the country need to present a negative PCR test, taken 72 hours before arriving – otherwise, they must quarantine for 10 days.

– From 1 February until 30 April, people in enclosed public spaces and public transport must wear a face mask.

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3 days ago

Norway introduces full lockdown of Oslo and nine other municipalities on 23 January.
From 23 January to 1 February, Belgium prohibits all unessential travel to and from the country.
From 25 January, Israel has banned all incoming and outgoing international flights at Ben Gurion International Airport.
From 24 January, France will require arrivals from the European Union to present a negative PCR test, taken 72 hours before the trip.
Greece extends its travel restrictions until 8 February. Arrivals are required to present a negative PCR test, taken 72 hours before their trip, as well as a completed PLF form with a QR code.

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2 weeks ago

From 26 January, the USA will require a negative Covid-19 test for all arrivals by air, or a document confirming they have already recovered from the virus. From 16 January, Ireland will require a negative PCR test for all arrivals to the country. The mandatory 14-day quarantine remains for all arrivals from high risk areas, including Bulgaria. The Netherlands extends its lockdown until at least 9 February, while requiring a negative PCR test for all arrivals.

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