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Ukrainian capital shuts schools, mass events to prevent spread of virus

Workers disinfect a trolleybus after it arrived at a bus depot in the western city of Lviv, Ukraine. EPA-EFE/MYKOLA TYS

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv will close schools and universities from March 12 until the end of March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, city mayor Vitali Klitschko announced.

He said the city would also restrict mass events in the capital, including concerts and conferences. Cinemas and entertainment areas in shopping malls will also close.

Ukraine has so far reported one coronavirus case.

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