An outbreak of Covid-19 infections in a nursing home in Dobrich

An outbreak of COVID-19 infections has been detected in a nursing home in the city of Dobrich, Northeastern Bulgaria. Residents of the home as well staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Necessary anti-epidemic measures have been taken to limit the spread of the infection.

47 cases have been detected so far. Four staff members have tested positive.

The Regional Health Inspectorate in Dobrich has taken measures to limit the spread, all those positive for the disease have been isolated and those in contact quarantined.

Visits to the home have been suspended, disinfection of common areas is being carried out, wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Examinations are also being carried out on staff who are covering shifts. At present, there are no infected people who need to be hospitalised, most have mild flu-like symptoms.

Personal physicians have been consulted and medical care has been provided in the home.

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