Signing in...
OSAC Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Department of State
Location: Bulgaria
Event: Minister of Health Announcement: Protective facemasks
On March 31, 2020, the Government of Bulgaria made and then rescinded an order requiring that all individuals located at indoor and outdoor public places wear protective face masks. Although the order was rescinded, the Ministry of Health recommended the wearing of protective face masks as a preventative measure. Protective facemasks are generally available for purchase in pharmacies, grocery stores, and online. The Government of Bulgaria also advised that it has initiated procurement orders for protective masks for public distribution through the Ministry of Labor and Social Care. For more information, please check the Ministry of Health website.
Actions to take:
Contact Information:
U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
+359-2-937-5100 (business hours)
+359-2-937-5101 (after hours—emergencies only—arrest, death, or danger to the safety and security of U.S. citizens)
ACS_Sofia@state.gov
https://bg.usembassy.gov/
State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Bulgaria Country Information
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
The contents of this (U) report in no way represent the policies, views, or attitudes of the United States Department of State, or the United States Government, except as otherwise noted (e.g., travel advisories, public statements). The document was compiled from various open sources and (U) embassy reporting. Please note that all OSAC products are for internal U.S. private sector security purposes only. Publishing or otherwise distributing OSAC-derived information in a manner inconsistent with this policy may result in the discontinuation of OSAC support.
