Location: Ukraine
Event: Ukrainian cities implement stricter quarantine
Currently, Ukraine is divided into four epidemiological zones (green, yellow, orange, and red) depending on the COVID-19 situation in each region. Each zone triggers a distinct set of quarantine restrictions. Many of the major cities are considered red zone. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine guidelines.
Kyiv
In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Kyiv city government has introduced further quarantine measures starting April 5 until April 16, 2021, which will include the following restrictions:
- Closure of schools and kindergartens
- Closure of all public transport to people without special passes (essential workers and employees of critical infrastructure enterprises)
- Restaurants and cafes will continue to work in takeaway or delivery mode only
- Ban on food fairs starting April 1
Local Resources:
- Kyiv City Government website
- Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers COVID-19 website
- Ukraine’s Ministry of Health COVID-19 information
- Ukraine Public Health Center
Additional Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Ukraine.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
For Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel (380-44) 521 – 5000
KyivACS@state.gov
https://ua.usembassy.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Ukraine Country Information
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