Ukraine announces nationwide quarantine measures

Ukrainians wait at a bus stop in Kiev, Ukraine, 20 March 2020. The limitations with municipal transport are some problems for people, who obligate to reach their job, especially medical and communal workers and so on.

Due to the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, all shops and catering facilities are closed in the country since 17 March.

 

All trips between the city of Kiev and other parts of Ukraine are limited. Cultural, sporting, social, religious and other events implying mass attendance have been suspended. Supermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations will remain open.

 

Via EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO