The Minister of Health of Bulgaria issued an order (Zapoved No. RD-01-268/ 05.15.2020), on the basis of which shopping centers and fitness centers will be able to start operating from 00.00 on May 18. The order was formed after a meeting between Boyko Borisov and representatives of the largest shopping centers and the Bulgarian Retail Trade Association. The Prime Minister noted that it is necessary to continue to strike a balance between restoring economic life and maintaining anti-epidemic measures in order to maximally protect the health of Bulgarian citizens.
However, entertainment and gaming premises, bars, cafes and restaurants located in shopping centers will remain closed. The exception is restaurants that have an open area and a separate entrance. It is still mandatory to wear masks indoors, and there is also a ban on visiting grocery stores and pharmacies from 8.30 to 10.30 for people under 60 years of age.
Fitness rooms will also start working, but subject to the presence of no more than 10 people in group classes and the availability of free space of 4 m2 per person.
Let us remind you that all major shopping centers were closed due to the state of emergency introduced in Bulgaria on March 13. Currently, an epidemiological emergency has been declared in the country, which will last until June 14. There are still restrictions on entry into the country, quarantine and isolation for infected people. Bulgaria's borders remain closed and all Bulgarian citizens and foreigners arriving in the country will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Kindergartens, schools and universities remain closed until the end of the school year. You can find out more details here.
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Commandment No. RD-01-268/15.05.2020
