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Sofia Airport opens Covid-19 laboratory for passengers

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A Covid-19 laboratory is to open its doors at Terminal 2 of the Sofia Airport in the coming days. All passengers will be able to have PCR tests, rapid antigen test and other tests done. For the convenience of passengers, the PCR test will be ready within 2 hours and the antigen - in 20 minutes, the airport reported.

To ensure the safety of passengers, Sofia Airport has already been certified by the Airports Council International (ACI World and ACI Europe) with the highest degree of operation in coronavirus conditions. The accreditation evaluates good practices for health and safety.



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