Bulgaria is ranked 5th in Europe and 2nd in the
Balkans by morbidity, reported State Chief Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev. We are 3th in the EU in mortality after Hungary and the Czech Republic and 1st in the Balkans. Sofia and Silistra have the highest morbidity, as the morbidity of the
Balkans is growing, Kunchev added. Hospitalized at the moment are much more than during the second wave. This is due to the British strain, he explained.
EMA is still assessing other vaccine candidates for which no authorisation has yet been granted. With regard to Sputnik V, an inspection of the production facilities in Russia will be carried out. Only after this inspection will we be able to move on to the next stage. China's Sinovak vaccine is still being discussed, said Bogdan Kirilov, CEO of the Bulgarian Drug Agency.