What's the government response timeline for Ukraine?

Diagnosis will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease specified in the WHO guidelines. Link: https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-society/2870959-diagnostiku-koronavirusu-v-ukraini-provoditimut-za-kriteriami-vooz.html https://covid19.com.ua/en/ Diagnostic testing will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease outlined in the WHO guidelines. The testing will be conducted by the Virology Reference Laboratory of the Public Health Center of Ukraine. It is impossible to buy a diagnostic test kit for independent use.

Diagnosis will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease specified in the WHO guidelines. Link: https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-society/2870959-diagnostiku-koronavirusu-v-ukraini-provoditimut-za-kriteriami-vooz.html

The Ukrainian Government has created a special information page with all relevant information in addition to daily briefings by the chief medical officer and government officials: https://covid19.gov.ua/en

Schooling is stopped at nursery schools, general secondary schools, out-of- school educational institutions, colleges, universities, institutions of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate learning: https://covid19.gov.ua/en

'In an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ukraine closed schools and banned public events of 200 people or more, effective March 12.' https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyagorchinskaya/2020/03/11/ukraine-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus/ http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html

'In an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ukraine closed schools and banned public events of 200 people or more, effective March 12.' https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyagorchinskaya/2020/03/11/ukraine-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus/ http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html

"Bus services between cities within one area do not work. Until May 11, regular and irregular transportation of passengers by road in suburban, long-distance, intra-regional and inter-regional traffic is prohibited; passenger transportation by air" https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

The amount of payments for persons receiving the minimum unemployment benefit without taking into account wages and length of service has been raised from UAH 650 to UAH 1,000 for the quarantine period. The Decree applies from the beginning of the quarantine announcement, ie from March 12, and will be valid for 30 calendar days after the quarantine ends: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/minimalnu-dopomogu-po-bezrobittyu-pidvishcheno-z-650-grn-do-1000-grn-minekonomiki

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov is urging Ukrainians to limit their trips across the country over the situation with the Covid-19 coronavirus. "We have a big request: to limit travel within the country, to limit as much as possible any movement while abroad, in order to protect ourselves from the disease that is raging across the world." https://www.unian.info/society/10914218-ukraine-authorities-urge-citizens-to-limit-travel-across-country.html

State institutions are recommended by the Ministry of Health to identify all contacts of those identified as havign covid19. Link to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine: https://moz.gov.ua/article/ministry-mandates/nakaz-moz-ukraini-vid-13032020--663-pro-optimizaciju-zahodiv-schodo-nedopuschennja-zanesennja-i-poshirennja-na-teritorii-ukraini-vipadkiv-covid-19

President Zelenskyy stated in an address "I strongly recommend that all people stay home, except for the need to buy food or pharmaceuticals." This is a development from three days earlier in which only those over 60 were advised to stay home. https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-glavi-derzhavi-shodo-protidiyi-koronavirusu-60181

Starting from 16 March 2020, entry into the territory of Ukraine of foreign nationals and stateless persons has been suspended, except for persons who are entitled to permanent or temporary residence in the territory of Ukraine, and in some other cases. Starting from 17 March 2020, border crossing checkpoints are closed for aviation, rail, and bus services: https://covid19.gov.ua/border

Starting March 17, food supply, trade and entertaining enterprises, fitness clubs, and cultural establishments temporarily stop working. Cafes and restaurants are only open for take-out and delivery service only. Domestic trade of food, petrol, hygienic items, and medications is allowed for people to buy and sell. Banking and insurance are permitted. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/en

There is a ban on any public gatherings with more than 10 participants. It is only allowed to hold events necessary to provide the activities of central and local government authorities: https://covid19.gov.ua/en

There is a ban on any public gatherings with more than 10 participants. It is only allowed to hold events necessary to provide the activities of central and local government authorities: https://covid19.gov.ua/en

"You can not move in groups of more than two people" https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

From 18 March to 11 May, no more than 10 passengers are allowed to be transported simultaneously by public transport. The subway in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro does not work. Regular and irregular passenger and road transport is prohibited: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 247 “On the Provision of Housing Subsidies”, which provided for simplification of the procedure for granting housing subsidies and introduced additional compensation for utility costs. This decision significantly strengthens the program of housing subsidies and social support for the least protected categories of citizens: https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=123781

Parliament adopted a package of changes to support citizens, business and the economy of the state. Among all initiatives, the bill introduces the concept of partial unemployment for small and medium-sized businesses. Support for employee benefits will be provided in case of saving their jobs. Amount of assistance - up to 1 minimum wage: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/verhovna-rada-prijnyala-paket-zmin-dlya-pidtrimki-gromadyan-biznesu-ta-ekonomiki-derzhavi

USAID stated on 31st March that they were helping to "train rapid-response teams to investigate cases and conduct contact tracing." https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/2908753-usaid-coordinating-with-ukraine-to-identify-areas-for-investment-of-usd-12-mln-allocated-for-fight-against-coronavirus.html

The government has adopted a decree to increase pension benefits and provide social support to certain categories of population in 2020 in response to the global crisis caused by the coronavirus. The relevant decision was developed by the Ministry of Social Policy: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/odnorazovu-dopomogu-v-rozmiri-1-tisyachi-griven-pensioneri-ta-inshi-nezahishcheni-verstvi-naselennya-otrimayut-avtomatichno

Government introduces more strict measures for vulnerable groups (people with chronic conditions and individuals over 60). They are required to stay at home. https://www.unian.info/society/10943546-tougher-quarantine-in-ukraine-health-minister-says-citizens-aged-over-60-have-to-stay-at-home.html

Ukraine steps up quarantine measures to prevent the coronavirus outbreak. it is forbidden to gather in groups of more than two, except for people who accompany their children; to visit playgrounds, parks, squares, recreation areas, forest parks or coastal areas (except for one person to walk the pets and in case of emergency); to be outside without documents; for children under 14 years, to be in public places without parents: https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/news-52150881

Prohibition on events with more than 10 participants. Only measures necessary to ensure the work of public authorities and local self-government are allowed. Link to the Decree: http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html

Prohibition on regular and irregular carriage of passengers by automobile transport in suburban, long-distance, intra-regional and inter-regional connections Link to Decree: http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html

The Government has improved the Affordable Loans Program to support businesses in addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increase of the maximum loan amount to UAH 3 million, expanded list of lending goals and refinancing opportunities at 0 percent: https://www.me.gov.ua/News/Detail?lang=uk-UA&id=307366cb-fffb-47a9-9bbe-c2b845a9011e&title=MaliiBiznesZmozheSplachuvati0-ZaIsnuiuchimiKreditami-IgorPetrashko

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made a decision to provide additional social guarantees for the quarantine period for individuals-entrepreneurs who have children and people who have lost their jobs and registered at the employment center as unemployed. About 300,000 families can benefit from this assistance. For children under 6 years - UAH 1 779; for children aged 6 to 10 years - UAH 2 218): https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-dodatkovi-socialni-garantiyi-dlya-fopiv-ta-malozabezpechenih-simej-na-period-karantinu

A full list of responses to date can be found here: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"The government has expanded the affordable loans—the so-called 5-7-9 program—credit subsidy and guarantee scheme (launched in February 2020). The maximum amount of a loan has been increased to UAH3 million (about US$100,000), the annual income limit to UAH100 million (US$3.7 million), and the eligibility criteria have been expanded to include COVID-19 crisis related production as well as production costs (e.g., wages and rent). The government has further expanded the program to make it more generous if loans are used for refinancing outstanding credit to banks" ( https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19)

The government decides to extend the quarantine for the third time, until May 22. However, some restrictions will be eased in a concession to demands from the business community. Ukraine has not seen a decline in COVID-19 infections yet. Starting May 11, the following public places and businesses are allowed to reopen: parks and recreation areas; museums and libraries; beauty salons and hairdressers; summer terraces and takeout service at cafes and restaurants; dental clinics; notaries, audit and law firms; domestic service providers (cleaning services, dry cleaners, clothing and shoes repair shops, etc.); stores in shopping malls; appliance and electronics service centers. Other businesses, including food courts and entertainment areas in malls, most public transportation, intercity and foreign travel by air and train, dine-in service, schools and universities and borders will remain closed. However, the authorities will not ease measures in individual regions and cities with the most infections — they term this “an adaptive quarantine.” A special commission will convene by May 11. ( https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/timeline-of-ukraines-response-to-coronavirus-outbreak.html)

Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government continued the prohibition on public events: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen

Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government decided to extend the prohibition on moving in groups of more than 2: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen

Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government decided to extend the prohibition on using public transport with an only exception for essential workers: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen

The government has introduced additional compensation for the cost of utilities to recipients of housing subsidies for the quarantine period, which will equal to UAH 300 for each family. In addition, the social standards for the use of electricity, hot and cold water, drainage and natural gas for cooking and water heating, for which the subsidy is designed, have been increased by 50%. The additional compensation will cover more than 3 million households. The procedure for assigning (including for the next period) and paying in cash subsidies to citizens for housing and communal services, purchase of solid and liquid stove fuel and liquefied gas has also been simplified. This process will take place automatically, without unnecessary bureaucratic procedures. In addition, the government has simplified the procedure for providing subsidies to citizens who have lost their jobs due to quarantine and registered as unemployed. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/prohramy-sotsialnoi-pidtrymky

On 7 May the Parliament passed a law providing for large scale free obligatory testing of those who have symptoms, have been in contact with infected patients or are in at-risk groups (e.g. medical workers, police). Link: https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf

On 7 May the Parliament passed a law providing for large scale free obligatory testing of those who have symptoms, have been in contact with infected patients or are in at-risk groups (e.g. medical workers, police). Link: https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf

Starting May 11, the following public places and businesses are allowed to reopen: parks and recreation areas; museums and libraries; beauty salons and hairdressers; summer terraces and takeout service at cafes and restaurants; dental clinics; notaries, audit and law firms; domestic service providers (cleaning services, dry cleaners, clothing and shoes repair shops, etc.); stores in shopping malls; appliance and electronics service centers. Link: https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/timeline-of-ukraines-response-to-coronavirus-outbreak.html

Up to eight people allowed to be on the street together, and four on summer terraces (social distanced). https://moz.gov.ua/article/news/maksim-stepanov-na-litnih-terasah-bude-dozvoleno-perebuvati-vchotiroh-a-peresuvatisja-vuliceju---grupami-do-vosmi-osib%c2%a0

On Tuesday, May 19, the law on mass testing for coronavirus came into force. However, the document stipulates that testing will be compulsory for people who seek medical help with signs of coronavirus, and people who have contacted Covid-19 patients. In addition, medical and other workers who work in health care facilities providing care for patients with coronavirus, as well as persons implementing activities related to preventing the spread of COVID-19, in particular, officers of the National Police and the National Guard, will have to undergo regular testing whether they contacted the patient or not. Link: https://www.unian.info/politics/coronavirus-in-ukraine-zelensky-enacts-law-on-mandatory-testing-11000372.html

In regions that qualify for stage 2 of easing of quarantine measures, sporting events may take place without spectators. No more than 50 people can participate. Sports that require more than 50 people must seek approval from the Ministry of Health. Religious events are also allowed, provided that there is no more than 1 person per 10 squared meters of the venue. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF

Public transport, except the metro, will reopen in regions that fulfil the criteria for stage 2 of lockdown exit. https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Public transport has reopened in the capital. https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-kyiv/3032947-u-kiivskomu-metro-v-godinu-pik-pobilsalo-pasaziriv.html

Preschools have been allowed to reopen. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF

The metro has been allowed to reopen across Ukraine. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF

Public transport in the Kyiv region has been reopened. https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-kyiv/3032947-u-kiivskomu-metro-v-godinu-pik-pobilsalo-pasaziriv.html

From June 5, domestic air transportation will be resumed in Ukraine, and from June 15 - international air communication with the states that will open airports for flights from Ukraine. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/chasti-pytannia-faq

From June 1, Ukraine has moved to the third stage of quarantine easing. The educational process is being restored in terms of the following: - Attend classes in groups of no more than 10 people in educational institutions. - Conduct professional and practical training and state qualification certification in institutions of professional (vocational) education. - Prepare for internships, laboratory work and training. - Carry out certification of applicants for higher education and preparatory activities. - Receive documents on professional (vocational) and higher education. - Participate in the educational process related to adult education. - Public defense of scientific achievements (dissertations) is allowed.   Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

The work of sports facilities is resumed: - All employees of the sports facility will undergo temperature screening before the start of the working day. - Visitors will undergo a temperature screening at the entrance to the facility. - The number of visitors should not exceed: one person per 10m² in individual classes, and 5m² per person in team classes (but not more than 10 people in a group). - Group and team classes can be held by appointment only. - The room must be equipped with a place for hand disinfection. - Employees must wear protective masks. - Persons over 60 years of age who are representatives of sports clubs or coaching staff are allowed to participate in the organization and holding of sports competitions. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

The government of Ukraine has begun the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan. Most regions have now implemented phase 3, and the following services and institutions are now open: All public transportation Hotels Restaurants and coffee shops Church services Sporting events without spectators Day care centers Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people) Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) Cultural institutions will re-open on June 10th. People must wear masks in public places at all times. Regular international flights will resume on June 15, however, please note that the entry ban on foreigners will not be lifted on that date. Volyn, Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne, and Chernivtsi remain in Phase 1. Link: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The government of Ukraine has begun the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan. Most regions have now implemented phase 3, and the following services and institutions are now open: All public transportation Hotels Restaurants and coffee shops Church services Sporting events without spectators Day care centers Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people) Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) Cultural institutions will re-open on June 10th. People must wear masks in public places at all times. Regular international flights will resume on June 15, however, please note that the entry ban on foreigners will not be lifted on that date. Volyn, Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne, and Chernivtsi remain in Phase 1. Link: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

June 1 - Ukrainian authorities announced that intercity travel on trains and buses has resumed amid easing of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions. In an announcement, Ukrzaliznytsia, the state-owned railroad company relaunched service on 35 intercity connections from Kyiv to many of the country's major cities. Inter-oblast busses have also resumed in the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and the wearing of masks and gloves as well as temperature screenings will be mandatory at many train stations and bus depots. Inter-city travel on trains and buses is allowed in 10 of Ukraine’s 25 regions. Link: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347351/ukraine-authorities-reopen-intercity-transport-from-june-1-update-14 https://www.thenationalherald.com/coronavirus/arthro/ukraine_has_further_eased_its_coronavirus_restrictions-378583/

Interregional passenger transportation (buses, cars) resumes. Rules: - In regions where quarantine is weakened, the number of passengers on the bus should be equal to the number of seats. - When entering areas with a high number of infections - only 50% of seats are allowed for passengers. From June 4, the gradual resumption of train traffic will begin. Rules: - It is necessary to enter the train in protective masks. - Conductors will perform temperature screening when checking tickets on Intercity trains and boarding the car on night trains. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

June 17 - Government prolongs adaptive quarantine until July 31 Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-prodovzhiv-diyu-adaptivnogo-karantinu-do-31-lipnya June 1 - Ukraine has moved to the third stage of quarantine easing. The educational process is being restored in terms of the following: - Attend classes in groups of no more than 10 people in educational institutions. - Conduct professional and practical training and state qualification certification in institutions of professional (vocational) education. - Prepare for internships, laboratory work and training. - Carry out certification of applicants for higher education and preparatory activities. - Receive documents on professional (vocational) and higher education. - Participate in the educational process related to adult education. - Public defense of scientific achievements (dissertations) is allowed. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

No policy change. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extends adaptive coronavirus quarantine until July 31. Link: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3047035-adaptive-quarantine-in-ukraine-to-be-extended-until-july-31.html Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

Most regions have re-opened the following services and institutions, subject to certain social distancing requirements: All public transportation, Hotels, Restaurants and coffee shops, Church services, Sporting events without spectators, Day care centers, Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people), Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), Cultural institutions. Quarantine levels and restrictions vary by region. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine guidelines. Link: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ - One badly hit region in western Ukraine quickly announced a return of preventive measures, including restricting road travel beyond the region, a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people, and closures of indoor cafes and restaurants. Link: https://www.rferl.org/a/in-second-wave-consecutive-days-of-record-new-covid-19-cases-hit-ukraine/30680129.html

No policy change. The government still urgers to stay at home: "Do not endanger yourself and your loved ones. Stay at home. Let's save Ukraine!" Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

Following several days of record increases in registered COVID-19 cases (80% rise in the past month), the government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until July 31. Most regions have re-opened the following services and institutions, subject to certain social distancing requirements, Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways). Link: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

No policy change. From June 5, domestic air transportation will be resumed in Ukraine, and from June 15 - international air communication with the states that will open airports for flights from Ukraine. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/chasti-pytannia-faq

Government support should be considered as narrow, as only a limited number of social support programs have been implemented targeting certain categories of citizens. People are not exempted from paying rent or bills. Additional subsidy for utilities in the amount of 10$ is only available to eligible households that have been receiving the support before. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/prohramy-sotsialnoi-pidtrymky

June 10 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the Cabinet has extended until July 31, 2020 the "adaptive quarantine" to tackle the COVID-19 spread. "By now we have several regions that demonstrate the above-limit incidence rate of 12 cases per 100,000 population. In particular, these are Kyiv city, Volyn, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions. These regions cannot apply quarantine mitigation," the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine commented. The introduced stage of quarantine restrictions relaxation concerns the following areas. It is allowed to open cultural institutions and hold cultural events in those areas that have reached the criteria. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/viktor-lyashko-sogodni-chergovij-etap-pomyakshennya-karantinu

June 15 - In accordance with the requirements of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 477 of June 12, 2020, the operation of 15 checkpoints for air communication has been resumed. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has published a list of countries that are classified as "red" and "green" in terms of COVID-19 incidence. According to the decision of the Government of Ukraine, the states with a significant prevalence of COVID-19 are considered to be states in which the number of active cases of COVID-19 is more than 40 people per 100 thousand population. It will be recalled that the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 12, 2020 ? 480 stipulates that crossing the state border by a person who arrived from a country with a significant spread of COVID-19 is the basis for observation of this person. Citizens (subjects) of COVID-19 countries that have not been on the territory of these states for the last 14 days, employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, missions of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their members are not subject to observation. Families, drivers and crew members of freight vehicles, crew members of aircraft and ships, river vessels, members of train and locomotive crews, participants of external independent evaluation together with one person accompanying each of them, if there is no reason to believe that they were in contact with a person with COVID-19. Also, persons who have agreed to self-isolation using the electronic service "Act at home" are not subject to observation. Link: http://archive.vn/hvJfr http://archive.vn/ewd0Z http://archive.vn/T6cE6 June 12 - At an extraordinary meeting of the Government, a decision was made to resume the operation of checkpoints at Ukrainian airports, as well as to ensure the possibility for foreign citizens to cross the border. Such a decision is anticipated and is inextricably linked with the resumption of international scheduled passenger services in Ukraine from June 15. Link: http://archive.vn/Uza0b To enter foreigners need an insurance policy to enter Ukraine come from countries with a significant spread of coronavirus infection - being on observation. - Foreigners and stateless persons (except for foreigners, stateless persons permanently residing in Ukraine and persons recognized as refugees or persons in need of additional protection) are prohibited from crossing the state border during the quarantine period. policy (certificate, certificate) of insurance costs associated with the treatment of COVID-19, observation.

June 15 - In accordance with the requirements of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 477 of June 12, 2020, the operation of 15 checkpoints for air communication has been resumed. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has published a list of countries that are classified as "red" and "green" in terms of COVID-19 incidence. According to the decision of the Government of Ukraine, the states with a significant prevalence of COVID-19 are considered to be states in which the number of active cases of COVID-19 is more than 40 people per 100 thousand population. It will be recalled that the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 12, 2020 ? 480 stipulates that crossing the state border by a person who arrived from a country with a significant spread of COVID-19 is the basis for observation of this person. Citizens (subjects) of COVID-19 countries that have not been on the territory of these states for the last 14 days, employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, missions of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their members are not subject to observation. Families, drivers and crew members of freight vehicles, crew members of aircraft and ships, river vessels, members of train and locomotive crews, participants of external independent evaluation together with one person accompanying each of them, if there is no reason to believe that they were in contact with a person with COVID-19. Also, persons who have agreed to self-isolation using the electronic service "Act at home" are not subject to observation. Link: http://archive.vn/hvJfr http://archive.vn/ewd0Z http://archive.vn/T6cE6

On 22 June, the changes introduced by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to Resolution ?392 of May 20, 2020 "On quarantine to prevent the spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" come into force. According to the changes, the quarantine in Ukraine has been extended until July 31, and the quarantine rules on the territory of Ukraine consist of the following main prohibitions: - being without wearing respirators or protective masks covering the nose and mouth (including self-made), in public transport, public buildings and structures; - being on the streets without identity documents; - visits of educational institutions by its applicants in groups of more than 10 people, except for participation in external independent evaluation and other urgent educational activities; - the implementation of passenger traffic in quantities greater than the number of seats in the vehicle; - holding mass (cultural, entertainment, sports, social, religious, advertising and other) events with the participation of more than one person per 5 square meters. meters of the area of ??the building or territory where the event is held. The distance between the participants must be at least 1.5 meters; - activities of children's health and recreation facilities; - visits to social protection institutions and establishments where elderly people, persons with disabilities, etc. live / stay, institutions and establishments providing social services to families / persons in difficult life circumstances, except for establishments and establishments providing emergency social services (crisis); - crossing the state border by foreigners and stateless persons without an existing insurance policy for expenses related to COVID-19 treatment, observation; - health care facilities to carry out planned hospitalization measures, except for: planned hospitalization in regions where the occupancy of beds in health care facilities designated for hospitalization of patients with a confirmed case of COVID-19 is less than 50%. Patients receiving medical care in connection with planned hospitalization activities are subject to mandatory testing for COVID-19. Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku

Since 22 June, the Government lifted some bans that had previously applied to the entire territory of Ukraine: In particular, bans on the operation of catering establishments (restaurants, cafes, etc.), shopping and entertainment centers, accommodation establishments (hotels, hostels), entertainment establishments, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. are lifted. Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations, at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. The Government also established for the period of quarantine changes in the working hours of executive authorities, state bodies and local governments, administrative service centers, social protection bodies and territorial bodies of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. Other businesses are also encouraged to make changes to their work schedules, if necessary, starting at 9, 10 or later. Such changes have been introduced and recommended to avoid the concentration of passengers in public transport in the morning. Links: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku

Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. In this regard, the Government lifted some bans that had previously applied to the entire territory of Ukraine: - the ban on holding mass events with more than 10 participants is lifted. Now the number of participants is limited to 5 square meters per participant; - bans on the operation of catering establishments (restaurants, cafes, etc.), shopping and entertainment centers, accommodation establishments (hotels, hostels), entertainment establishments, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. are lifted. Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku

Since 22 June, it is allowed to hold mass (cultural, entertainment, sports, social, religious, advertising and other) events with the participation of not more than one person per 5 square meters of the area of the building or territory where the event is held. The distance between the participants must be at least 1.5 meters. Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku

Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. According to the changes, the quarantine in Ukraine has been extended until July 31, and the quarantine rules on the territory of Ukraine consist of the following main prohibitions: - being without wearing respirators or protective masks covering the nose and mouth (including self-made), in public transport, public buildings and structures; - the implementation of passenger traffic in quantities greater than the number of seats in the vehicle. Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku

The government still urgers to stay at home: "Do not endanger yourself and your loved ones. Stay at home. Let's save Ukraine!" Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody

From 15 June, Ukraine has reopened its borders to foreign nationals. Upon arrival, all foreign nationals will be required to provide proof of health insurance that covers COVID-19 observation and treatment for the duration of their stay. Insurance must be purchased from a company registered in Ukraine or a foreign company that has a representative office or an insurance partner in Ukraine. The country from which you are travelling will dictate whether or not you are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Ukraine. Travellers arriving from countries in what the Ukrainian authorities call the “red zone” (where there are more than 40 active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people) are required to undergo 14 days’ self-isolation proven by the “Dii Vdoma” tracking app(see below), or quarantine in a Government-approved facility for 14 days upon arrival. Mandatory self-isolation or quarantine can be cancelled if a traveller undergoes a PCR test and receives a negative result once in Ukraine. Further information about taking the tests and cancelling self-isolation in case of a negative result can be found via the ‘more detailed’ link of the ‘for citizens of “red zone” countries’ box on the Ukrainian authorities’ Visit Ukraine webpage. Travellers arriving from countries in what the Ukrainian authorities call the “green zone” (where the figure is under 40 active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people), are not required to undergo self-isolation or observation on arrival. Citizens of “red” countries who can prove that they have spent the last 14 days in “green” countries are treated as arriving from the “green zone”, and will not be required to isolate. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/entry-requirements

From 1 August, new adaptive coronavirus quarantine will come into force. All regions will be divided into 4 zones: green, yellow, orange, and red, according to the level of epidemic risk of COVID-19 spread. "Green zone envisages: - stay in public buildings in masks or respirators; - holding mass events: no more than 1 person per 5 square meters; - cinemas with 50% occupancy; - transportation of passengers only within the seating capacity. Yellow zone (+ green zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - visits to social protection institutions where the elderly are staying, except for those that provide services in critical situations. Orange zone (+ yellow zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalizations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. Red zone (+ orange zone restriction) prohibitions include: - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants." It has been stated that the orange level will be established in the following places: Lutsk and Lyubeshiv districts of Volyn region, in Ivano-Frankivsk and Tysmenytsia districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region, in Lviv and Mykolaiv, Pustomyty and Peremyshl districts of Lviv region, Berezhany and Buchach district of Ternopil. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/z-1-serpnya-pochinayut-diyati-novi-pravila-adaptivnogo-karantinu https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/viznacheno-yaki-regioni-potrapili-v-chervonu-zhovtu-pomaranchevu-ta-zelenu-zoni

From 1 August, new adaptive coronavirus quarantine will come into force. All regions will be divided into 4 zones: green, yellow, orange, and red, according to the level of epidemic risk of COVID-19 spread. "Green zone envisages: - stay in public buildings in masks or respirators; - holding mass events: no more than 1 person per 5 square meters; - cinemas with 50% occupancy; - transportation of passengers only within the seating capacity. Yellow zone (+ green zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - visits to social protection institutions where the elderly are staying, except for those that provide services in critical situations. Orange zone (+ yellow zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalizations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. Red zone (+ orange zone restriction) prohibitions include: - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants." It has been stated that the orange level will be established in the following places: Lutsk and Lyubeshiv districts of Volyn region, in Ivano-Frankivsk and Tysmenytsia districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region, in Lviv and Mykolaiv, Pustomyty and Peremyshl districts of Lviv region, Berezhany and Buchach district of Ternopil. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/z-1-serpnya-pochinayut-diyati-novi-pravila-adaptivnogo-karantinu https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/viznacheno-yaki-regioni-potrapili-v-chervonu-zhovtu-pomaranchevu-ta-zelenu-zoni

According to the map provided by the Ministry of Health, 3 cities in western Ukraine have been classified as 'red zones', meaning that there are prohibitions on: operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalisations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants." https://reachinitiative.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b8ea3d22c51246528abb47ef94f20edb

According to the map provided by the Ministry of Health, 3 cities in western Ukraine have been classified as 'red zones', meaning that there are prohibitions on: operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalisations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants." https://reachinitiative.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b8ea3d22c51246528abb47ef94f20edb

On July 22, the government extended the country's "adaptive quarantine" until August 31, and announced the introduction of enhanced monitoring and public health measures to regulate quarantine restrictions in different parts of the country. Green, yellow, orange and red levels of risk have been assigned at the regional and sub-regional level and according to localised public health data. These colour-coded levels inform COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in different regions and subregions. https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf

On July 22, the government extended the country's "adaptive quarantine" until August 31, and announced the introduction of enhanced monitoring and public health measures to regulate quarantine restrictions in different parts of the country. Green, yellow, orange and red levels of risk have been assigned at the regional and sub-regional level and according to localised public health data. These colour-coded levels inform COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in different regions and subregions. https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf