Stimulus package of BGN 4.5 billion to support the business affected by coronavirus in Bulgaria

Like most other European nations, Bulgaria has shut schools, restaurants and other public venues and imposed a temporary ban on foreign and domestic holiday trips

Ген.-майор Венцислав Мутафчийски и Премиерът Боийко Борисов на брифинг в Министерския съвет. Source: BGNES

After the Parliament in Bulgaria passed the Coronavirus State of Emergency Act, the government announced a financial package of BGN 4.5 billion to support the business affected by the restrictive measures.

The number of coronavirus patients is dynamic, but is there anything noticeable new trends in Bulgaria?

According to data from March 26, the number of infected persons has already exceeded 250 – an increase of about 20 a day in the last week, while in the week before, the increase was about 10-11 people.

However, the mortality rate stays the same - with three deaths so far.

Political Analysis by Plamen Asenov.