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Professional footballers resume training on May 15

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Bulgaria's Ministry of Youth and Sports has received approval from the Ministry of Health of a Plan for organizing and conducting preparatory training in professional football. As of May 15, 2020 the professional teams can start collective training in groups, observing strict anti-epidemic measures.

Three days before that, all players will pass PCR tests for Covid-19. 
On May 13, 2020, the Ministers of Sports and Health will decide when the matches of the First and Second Leagues will be resumed. The possible dates are June 5 or June 12. 
The anti-epidemic measures at the stadiums will also be discussed.





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