The authorities urge residents to treat the measure with understanding.
Quarantine measures will be intensified in Kyiv region starting March 21, says head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasyl Volodin.
The regional commission of emergency situations has made the relevant decision at its extraordinary meeting, Volodin told a briefing on Friday.
"If indicators improve throughout the week, we will be able to revisit the issue and curb restrictions. For now, the situation, unfortunately, remains critical. We ask you to treat this with understanding," he said.
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From March 20, Kyiv authorities introduced strict quarantine over the latest surge in daily covid cases. According to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, the lockdown will in place for three weeks – until April 9.