Influenza Epidemic in Varna: Online Learning for Students and Restrictions in Hospitals

12.01.2026 | Region

The Regional Health Inspectorate (RHI) Varna proposes declaring an influenza epidemic from January 14. Students are switching to online learning, visits to patients and elective surgeries are suspended. Kindergartens and nurseries remain open with increased control.

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The Regional Health Inspectorate in Varna proposes declaring a flu epidemic in the region from January 14th. This was announced by the director of the inspectorate, Tsonko Paunov, after a meeting of the Regional Headquarters for the fight against the flu.

The proposal includes transitioning students to online learning, suspending visitations and planned operations in hospitals.

It is planned that kindergartens and nurseries will continue to accept children, but with increased medical control.