The new rules will be in effect throughout the country.
The coronavirus epidemic situation remains tense in Ukraine.
In the spring, Ukrainians went through a strict lockdown, and since the end of autumn there has been speculation about the resumption of tougher quarantine measures.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to tighten covid-related restrictions in Ukraine in January 2021, after the winter holidays.
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Tougher restrictions are being introduced after the New Year and Christmas holidays – from 00:00 on January 8 to 00:00 on January 25. In total, lockdown will last 16 days.
Latest bans
This month, Ukrainians will face new restrictions, although they will not be as strict as during the spring lockdown in 2020.
What's allowed
During lockdown, the following activity will be allowed:
Public transport
Public transport services in Ukraine will not be halted from January 8 to January 24.
All urban, commuter, and interregional transportation by any type of transport will operate at seated capacity only.
The capacity restriction shall not apply to subway.