From May 11, Ukraine Eases Quarantine Restrictions: What Has Changed

Life will become a little freer.

Starting today, May 11, Ukraine is lifting some of the restrictions introduced along with the nationwide quarantine. TK Media explains which restrictions will be lifted.

Becoming available

Non-food shops will reopen, including shopping and entertainment centres (in Kyiv they remain closed by decision of the local authorities), summer terraces at cafes and restaurants, museums, beauty salons, lawyers, notaries, psychologists, and consumer service establishments.

Residents of Ukraine are also allowed to visit squares, parks, recreation areas, children's and sports playgrounds, and rehearsals in theatres, circuses and other organisations and groups of up to 50 people without spectators. 

Remaining banned

Theatres and cinemas, food courts and entertainment zones in shopping and entertainment centres, gyms, schools, kindergartens, universities and other educational institutions will remain closed today.

Regular rail and air services and intercity passenger transport still do not operate. Public transport is available only with passes, mass events are banned, and people must carry identity documents when going outside. It is also prohibited to gather in groups of more than 2 people, and children under 14 may be outdoors only accompanied by adults.