The Government has approved measures to be taken in the face of a threat of coronavirus infection outbreak in Ukraine and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 11, it was decided to allocate UAH 100 million for the purchase of personal protection gear for the current needs of ministries, departments and services, as well as for replenishment of the state reserve as priority measures. Simultaneously, in order to ensure the implementation of this decision, to prohibit export of anti-epidemic goods till June 1 to guarantee the provision of population with the necessary protection means.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to impose restrictions on conducting mass events in which 200 or more people are planned to participate. But this does not apply to public necessity measures. Sports events are possible with the permit of international organizations, without spectators admission.

Moreover, it is planned to introduce quarantine in educational institutions for a period of three weeks.

In addition, it was decided to purchase infrared devices enabling screening without contact at Boryspil International Airport.