The evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from China is scheduled for February 18. Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Honcharuk said that on live broadcast during Savik Shuster's Freedom of Speech program.

“The Government will evacuate those wishing to return to Ukraine next week. In this case, all measures will be taken to prevent spreading of the virus. We prepare safe facilities where we plan to place people. They will be under the supervision of specialists for 14 days,” Oleksiy Honcharuk commented.

According to the Head of Government, infectious disease doctors are ready and take all measures to prevent any risk of spreading this virus in Ukraine.

“We take this issue very seriously. As of today, no cases of disease were recorded in Ukraine and we hope that this will not happen, ” the Prime Minister added.