Kyiv to Restrict Mass Events and Close Schools Due to Coronavirus
These are preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus.
Kyiv is introducing anti-epidemic restrictions from March 12 until the end of the month. Schools, universities and kindergartens will be temporarily closed, and mass events will be restricted, including the cancellation of cinema screenings. This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Facebook.
No cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been registered in Kyiv.
Klitschko announced the temporary restriction of the educational process in schools, universities, art and sports schools, and kindergartens. Institutions will switch to distance learning.
This includes restrictions on concerts and conferences, and the cancellation of cinema screenings. Entertainment centres and entertainment zones in shopping and entertainment centres will be closed, and sanitary doctors will be on duty in shopping centres.
Public transport will operate as usual, but it will be disinfected twice a day.
Earlier, Kyiv received the first 1200 express tests for diagnosing coronavirus. Also, new Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal approved an enhanced plan for the prevention and control of coronavirus.
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