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Over 100 cases of coronavirus in nursing home in Varna

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Intensified inspections are starting in 20 nursing homes in the Varna region after more than 100 positive samples for coronavirus have been registered in the local nursing home "St. George".

The infection was found present in 93 of the residents of the home and nine members of the staff. Four of the elderly people passed away. The infected are isolated and have no contact with others. The information has been provided by the correspondent of BNR in Varna, Daniela Stoynova.



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