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Foreign Ministry issues warnings about travel to 12 countries

Bulgaria's foreign ministry has increased the risk of traveling to 12 countries. Iran and China have the highest risk level 5. With level 4 are Italy, Spain and South Korea. Some regions in Germany and France are also considered at risk. Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and the USA are also in the list of countries with warning. 
The Foreign Ministry advises citizens to monitor the regime for each country on their website under the special section "Coronavirus - what to do" and at the addresses https://www.mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/listing or https://www.mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo. 
If you need assistance, there are phone lines that are open 24/7: +359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56. Information is also given via email at crisis@mfa.bg. 
Romania has closed the border checkpoints with Bulgaria at Negru Vodă, Lipnița, Dobromir, Zimnicea, Turnu Măgurele and Bechet



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