Bulgaria reports first two coronavirus cases

A significant event in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic!

On March 8, 2020, Bulgaria reported its first two cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). The cases were confirmed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Health and were linked to travel to Italy, which was one of the countries most affected by the pandemic at the time.

The two individuals, a 44-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were both in good health and were isolated in hospitals in the capital city of Sofia. The man had returned from a trip to Italy on March 3, while the woman had been in contact with someone who had recently traveled to Italy.

The news sparked concerns about the potential spread of the virus in Bulgaria, a country with a relatively small healthcare system and limited resources. The government quickly implemented measures to contain the spread of the virus, including restricting travel, closing schools and universities, and increasing testing and contact tracing.

Bulgaria's first two cases marked the beginning of a challenging period for the country, which would go on to experience a significant outbreak of COVID-19 in the following months.