The relevant decision could be made on December 9.
The Ukrainian authorities are considering the possibility of introducing a two-week lockdown from January 1.
The relevant decision could be made on December 9, as reported by the Ukrainian-registered Apostrophe online media outlet with reference to informed sources.
The same date was announced by Health Minister Maksym Stepanov on December 8.
"To invite local authorities to close all educational institutions and all retail outlets (except grocery and pharmacies), delivery of goods will be allowed. Public transport will work with restrictions (most likely only 50% of the seats)," the source said.
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"The churches will be open. The entire entertainment sector (clubs, concerts, etc.) will also be banned. And, of course, people should wear face masks or pay fines for their absence," the source added.