Bulgaria Declares Flu Epidemic in Third Region

Bulgaria has declared a flu epidemic in the Burgas District, which is the third region this year to do so.

Starting January 22, there will be temporary measures in place to stop the spread of the flu.

These measures include stopping in-person classes, extracurricular activities, and hospital visits.

Two other districts, Varna and Dobrich, already have similar measures in place.

During the week of January 12-18, over 121,000 people were checked for flu and respiratory diseases, and more than 4,000 were hospitalized.

Children aged 5-14 were the most affected group.

The flu is a sickness that spreads easily when people cough or sneeze.

It can cause fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.

Most people get better on their own, but some may need medical care.