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PM Shmyhal boasts of European countries introducing "weekend quarantine" following Ukraine's suit

PM says this type of restriction mode is a "Ukrainian product".

11:30, 10.12.2020

Weekend quarantine turns out to be ineffective in Kyiv, official says

The weekend quarantine was in effect for three weeks.

15:50, 02.12.2020

Weekend quarantine not to be extended in Ukraine – PM Shmyhal

The official says the enhanced measures have somewhat stabilized the situation.

15:15, 02.12.2020

Nearly 60% of Ukrainians back New Year lockdown – poll

Over the past two weeks, the level of support for the weekend quarantine fell from 49% to 44%.

12:20, 02.12.2020

Minister Kryklii assures public transport will work during new lockdown

Urban, intraregional, intercity transport services and the railways will work.

16:20, 01.12.2020

Ukraine may decide on further COVID-19 curbs on Dec 2, official says

The government is awaiting official conclusions from the Health Ministry.

13:35, 01.12.2020

Ukraine not to extend weekend quarantine – health minister

The minister says any quarantine restrictions shall be enacted by a government decision.

11:05, 01.12.2020

Ukrainian businesses facing more difficulties in 2020 – poll

Some 57% of those surveyed said they were unsatisfied with their financial performance.

18:45, 30.11.2020

MP Dubinsky: Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24

On November 25, the Cabinet admitted a complete quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays.

21:59, 29.11.2020

Immunologist predicts another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Ukraine in Q1

He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths.

10:00, 28.11.2020

Several New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media

A decision on a new lockdown in Ukraine could be made after November 28-29.

22:59, 27.11.2020

Weekend quarantine effect can be evaluated next week – Stepanov

The minister expects downward dynamics of COVID-19 spread.

15:40, 27.11.2020

Weekend quarantine has proved ineffective: State Consumer Service official

Full lockdown must be introduced across country as soon as possible, the agency chief says.

12:45, 27.11.2020

Lockdown, explained: What bans await Ukrainians if full-blown quarantine introduced

Currently, the model of "weekend quarantine" is being applied.

12:20, 27.11.2020

"Everything is simple": President's Office comments on lockdown prospects

On the issue of strict quarantine, the officials in Kyiv will consult with local authorities, says Tymoshenko.

09:00, 27.11.2020

"I'm no Grinch": Minister explains initiative on Christmas lockdown

A "restrictive period" should be introduced to avoid festive crowds.

15:15, 25.11.2020

Weekend quarantine: Zelensky announces promised bailout for businesses

The government was instructed to adopt a comprehensive program to support Ukrainian companies amid quarantine-related curbs.

17:59, 24.11.2020

Full lockdown should be introduced on Christmas holidays, for three to four weeks – Yermak's advisor

The official admits Ukraine has a "super-big problem with money."

11:55, 24.11.2020

Interior Ministry explains how to avoid fines for not wearing masks

All it takes is to take the warning into account.

14:50, 23.11.2020

Interior Ministry comments on some mayors defying weekend quarantine

The police will not be "illegally" forcing mayors to comply with quarantine rules.

11:05, 23.11.2020

"Plan B": PM Shmyhal confirms preparations for lockdown, but no date yet

According to Shmyhal, the weekend quarantine remains a reasonable alternative to lockdown.

19:05, 21.11.2020

President's Office explains why lockdown could be re-introduced in Ukraine

According to Tymoshenko, the weekend quarantine is a chance not to re-introduce a lockdown in Ukraine.

15:35, 21.11.2020

Ukraine could be put on full lockdown once daily COVID-19 cases reach 30,000

Total lockdown could be required in case the health care system faces collapse.

00:15, 21.11.2020

Weekend quarantine: PM explains to mayors expediency of bans

The prime minister has called on city heads to adhere to the weekend quarantine restrictions, adding that they are the only alternative to a full-blown lockdown across country.

22:30, 20.11.2020

Lockdown may be introduced in Ukraine in Dec – Ivano-Frankivsk mayor

The weekend quarantine is a planned preparation for a lockdown in Ukraine.

11:30, 20.11.2020

Over 60% of Ukrainians oppose introduction of lockdown – poll

Yet, the effectiveness of the lockdown is assessed significantly higher than that of the weekend quarantine.

16:20, 19.11.2020

Zelensky tells Cabinet to draft "comprehensive program" of support for businesses amid quarantine

The plan should include tax breaks, credit holidays for existing liabilities, and loan offers on preferential terms.

23:35, 18.11.2020

Courts rule to fine violators only in 4% of all quarantine breach cases

Most of the fines have been issued in the city of Kyiv, as well as Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

18:45, 18.11.2020

PM Shmyhal explains how weekend quarantine may lessen load on healthcare

The official assures that the current measure is a balanced alternative to a full lockdown.

15:40, 18.11.2020

Lawmakers fail to repeal weekend quarantine in Ukraine

A mere 149 Members of Parliament voted for the resolution.

15:35, 17.11.2020

PM Shmyhal threatens to re-impose lockdown if weekend quarantine cancelled

The prime minister warns Ukraine may face a lack of hospital beds in a month.

13:40, 17.11.2020

PM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine, says it helps slash new COVID-19 cases

It is in effect every weekend from November 14 through November 30.

10:40, 17.11.2020

Cabinet reacts to lawmakers' initiative to consider canceling "weekend quarantine"

Tomorrow, the ministers will attend the Rada meeting.

21:45, 16.11.2020

Kyiv entrepreneurs rallying against weekend quarantine (Photo, video)

The protesters also demand the later introduction of cash registers for private entrepreneurs.

15:35, 16.11.2020

Parliament speaker's deputy calls weekend quarantine "great stupidity"

According to Kondratiuk, the decision is premature and inappropriate.

15:10, 16.11.2020

Effectiveness of "weekend quarantine" to become clear in about two weeks – health ministry

After assessing how the weekend quarantine works, the ministry will offer further solutions.

13:20, 16.11.2020

Minister Kuleba: Ukraine may close borders again in case of full lockdown

However, he says, the question is not on the agenda now.

10:55, 16.11.2020

Police shut down 1,355 economic entities amid weekend quarantine raids

Some 445 criminal cases were opened since the introduction of quarantine-related curbs.

16:59, 15.11.2020

Weekend quarantine enforced in Ukraine: List of bans on Saturdays, Sundays

Additional restrictions on weekends have been tentatively set for three weeks.

11:45, 14.11.2020