Former director of Bulgaria’s National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev, has outlined expectations for the upcoming flu season during an interview on NOVA NEWS. According to Prof. Kantardzhiev, the first flu cases are anticipated in the latter half of November, with the peak likely to occur in early February. He explained that the flu vaccine this season will target three main strains: two for influenza A and one for influenza B. Regarding COVID-19, Prof. Kantardzhiev noted that no sharp rise in cases has been observed recently. He emphasized that mutations in the virus are a normal occurrence and expressed hope that upcoming variants may lead to milder symptoms, even if they spread more easily.