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Ukraine prepares for next stages of quarantine weakening
The coronavirus pandemic peaked in Ukraine and the world. The authorities cautiously declare the launch of the next stages of easing the restrictions, and in the regions they have activated the adaptive quarantine. More details on COVID-19 in Ukraine and the world on May 13 can be found in the RBC-Ukraine material.
Important:
- the number of infected in the country has reached 16425
- 439 Ukrainians died from complications of infection
- Ukraine is at the peak of incidence
- authorities prepare to launch next steps of weakening quarantine
- The Ministry of Health creates a system of sanitary and epidemiological stations.
- government focuses on opening borders in Poland
President announces second phase of quarantine weakening
In his video message, Vladimir Zelensky said that the next stage of lifting the quarantine restrictions is scheduled for May 22 and will affect several areas. In particular, sporting events, hotel work, conducting UPE.
Relaxed conditions on the street and in summer.
The cabinet relaxed restrictions on walks in the parks and cafes and restaurants on the summer terraces. Up to 4 people are allowed at the restaurant table, not counting children under 14 years of age. Also increased to 8 the number of people who can meet simultaneously in a group. These conditions will come into effect from the moment of publication after their technical review.
European Commission reveals EU border opening plan
The European Commission recommends that countries that have managed to overcome the spread of COVID-19 remove restrictions on freedom of movement. If the situation with the incidence in the country does not allow the general lifting of restrictions, a phased plan to open borders is proposed, taking into account several criteria. In particular, epidemiological, social and economic considerations.
As it became known, the German government plans to fully open the borders from June 15, and the reduction of border restrictions will begin on May 16.
Rada will quarantine on May 18
Today, at an extraordinary parliamentary meeting, an appropriate draft resolution was adopted by the leader of the “Servant of the People” faction, David Arahamia. 251 popular deputies voted for the exit of the Rada from quarantine. Thus, starting Monday, May 18, the Ukrainian parliament will return to normal operation.
The deadlines for the renewal of the metro and intercity transport.
Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said the subway could open in the third stage of the quarantine weakening. The same applies to the restoration of public transport in the suburban and interurban directions. According to the chief of staff, premature resumption of traffic may lead to a new outbreak of coronavirus.
Adaptive quarantine to be introduced in June
The next milestones to mitigate the restrictive regime due to the COVID-19 epidemic will be on May 22 and then June 1. At the same time, as early as June, Ukraine will switch to the adaptive quarantine model. To locate the issue, more and more powers will be transferred to the local authorities in the regions.
The number of new COVID-19 cases is growing again
During the last day, coronaviruses were detected in 402 Ukrainians, and the total number of infected reached 16,425 people. According to the Ministry of Health, on May 13, 439 patients died from complications of the disease, of which 14 deaths were recorded yesterday.
3,716 people have fully recovered from COVID-19, of whom 935 are health workers. During the last day, 343 patients successfully completed the treatment.
Incidence statistics in Ukraine
In Ukraine, on the second consecutive day, there are high death rates from coronavirus per day, while the number of new infections is declining. Within 24 hours, 375 people became ill, 17 patients died of complications, 88 patients recovered. Since the start of the pandemic, 16023 cases of coronavirus infection have been laboratory confirmed in the country, 425 Ukrainians have died from the infection, 3373 have been cured.
The new Ukrainian Armed Forces and the State Border Service also reported new infections. Today, 45 AFU fighters and 27 border guards are affected by COVID-19 in the country.
In general, the situation with the incidence of coronavirus was described by Prime Minister Denis Shmygal: “We are now at the peak of the incidence. We have been going exactly the last seven or eight days. We have not increased the number of patients as a percentage. We even slightly decreased the number of cases to those who are already. “We still did not have a single day when the number of those who recovered exceeded or was equal to the number of those who became ill. This is a very important turning point, when we understand that the peak has passed. “According to him, this is due to the government’s plans to extend the quarantine after May 22.
Adaptive quarantine in Ukraine
In Ukraine, adaptive quarantine began to be implemented, when local authorities largely decide for themselves which restrictions to relax and which to expect.
Since Tuesday, Lviv allowed the work of hairdressers, beauty salons and private dental offices, but until May 15, the stores for the sale of clothes and shoes remain closed. In Ivano-Frankivsk, urban transport resumed work under special transport conditions. To use their services, you need a mask, a workplace certificate, as well as a restriction on the number of seats. In the Rivne region, due to the outbreak, quarantine mitigation was not introduced in three villages in the Koretsky district (Svitanok, Shchekichin and Nevirkov) and in the village of Zarya, Rokitnovsky district.
Kiev Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko again repeated a possible quarantine increase. “Unfortunately, many Kiev residents have lifted their restrictions on their own. They continue to go to parks, picnic companies. Obviously, we now have these joys of life after the Easter and May holidays. The other day there were three days off and the capital was just a massive walk. I want to emphasize “We are gradually introducing concessions to understand where the main risks lie. If the situation worsens sharply in a week, we will have no choice but to return to the restrictions, “said Klitschko.
At a meeting in the Office, the President announced the resumption of 569 food markets. President Vladimir Zelensky admits to launching the following steps of weakening the quarantine in the country. “The current indicators allow us to consider the future stages of quarantine mitigation and move forward with planning. However, we must look at the situation: According to this, the indicators may change. We cannot allow large outbreaks of coronavirus,” he said. Zelensky.
To prepare the regions for the next waves of the pandemic, the government is creating a new epidemiological system. The Ministry of Health intends to build a network of medical centers for the control of infectious diseases. “In two years we will be ready to restore not only the legal basis, but also material and technical. There will be a problem only with specialists, because specialists cannot be taught in two years,” said Viktor Lyashko, the head of health services at the country. Furthermore, Lyashko clarified the situation with the opening of state borders. According to him, every week in the EU there is a meeting of relevant ministries that are responsible for the epidemiological situation and transport links, are considering the possibility of opening air links and discussing the launch of the summer tourist season. For guidance on the issue of borders, the Ukrainian authorities chose Poland.
600 Ukrainians from Baku, London, Rome and Tel Aviv returned on special flights a day to the country. All newcomers will self-isolate using the “DIY Home” mobile app. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 145 Ukrainians are being treated for coronavirus abroad, 64 have recovered, 8 have died of complications.
Fighting a pandemic around the world
In the last 24 hours, 2.8 thousand people have died from coronaviruses in the world, 65 thousand have been infected with coronaviruses. The largest number is registered in the United States, more than 13.6 thousand people, the second in this indicator is Russia with 11.6 thousand infected. In St. Petersburg, 5 coronavirus patients connected to mechanical ventilation devices died due to a fire at St. George’s Hospital. The fire occurred on the sixth floor of the intensive care unit due to a short circuit in the ventilator.
The French parliament extended the state of emergency due to the coronavirus until July 10. The new law prohibits citizens from traveling more than 100 km from home, introduces a “mask mode” on public transportation, and also prevents them from gathering in groups of more than 10 people. During the pandemic, 177,000 French became infected, 26,000 patients died of complications.
Spain introduced a two-week quarantine for foreigners. Visitors must inform the authorities about the location of the quarantine. They are allowed to go out to buy food, medical supplies and also visit hospitals subject to the availability of protective masks. The state of emergency lasts until May 23.
Starting on May 18, the Italian government will resume the work of bars, restaurants, hairdressers, beauty salons, museums and libraries. The main requirement is disinfection before opening, a distance of 2 meters between tables and personal protective equipment.
In the Czech Republic, the government abolished the “mask regime” on the street from May 25. Protective equipment is still needed indoors, including public transportation, stores and malls, movie theaters, theaters. Also, masks are needed during massive outdoor events. In this case, a distance of 2 meters is also assumed. Restaurants, zoos and attractions are expected to open from May 25.
At the epicenter of the coronavirus, the Chinese city of Wuhan, due to the latest identified cases, authorities will conduct a general population test for COVID-19.
