So, in Bulgaria the first case of COVID19 was reported on 8th of March. That is exactly 2 weeks ago and until now there are officially reported 171 people infected. Anyway it is clear to me that the people carrying the virus are many more and that we are just not able to test every single person. 

9 days ago, we declared an emergency state with multiple measures to keep the people away from each other, but most residents here seems not to understand what is actually going on and where the danger is. The seemingly completely healthy person can be the carrier of the virus and can infect other people by just passing by them or shaking their hand. That is why the social distancing is so important. However many Bulgarians are still going out to socialize and take a walk just because they are bored to stay at home and do something that will keep their mind busy without the risk either to infect someone or get the infection.

So far the measures of the Bulgarian government are pretty strict, however I do not see enough ways of them enforcing those. We have whole cities and neighborhoods blocked by the police. Only the food stores, pharmacies and gas stations remain open. However many people are still looking to go to the GYM or get a new haircut from their hairdresser, gather with friends to get drinks and so on. Which is plain stupid, if you ask me. Those same people that go out without a real necessity are the same people who are going each evening for the past week out on the balcony each evening at 9 PM and applause the medics who are trying to fight off the disease. Such a hypocrisy.

Anyway, how I'm dealing with this situation

- working from home

- only going outside to dispose the trash, buy food or water

- Playing on the PC

- watching movies and TV shows

- reading novels

- cooking for myself

In my job, the company has several thousands employees just in Europe who use the same VPN and it really puts it to it limit. Disconnects, lags and so on. Thanks god, lately there hasn't been much work.

On other side I have heard that Youtube and Netflix due to the situation will reduce the video streaming quality by about 25% to spare the Internet in Europe with so many people staying at home which is something that will help to the local ISPs that might be having troubles with the high demand of traffic.

Anyway, guys, please, make sure you stay at home and go outside just when it is really necessary.