Closure in Ukraine: a decision can be made in a week

Authorities will be able to assess the effect after the third weekend in quarantine and will decide to close.

The need to introduce a strict quarantine will be known next week, when the results of the weekend quarantine are received. This was stated in an interview with the Batsman program by the deputy head of the President’s Office, Kirill Tymoshenko.

“We are trying to slow down the growth rate to stabilize the situation. And during this time, to increase the number of beds and beds with oxygen and other equipment.” , – he said.

The deputy director of the OP pointed out that there is no clear indicator of the number of new infections per day, which the medical system will not be able to cope with.

“The number of people who recovered, the length of stay in hospitals and the like are also important. Therefore, they are important indicators of the number of infections and free places in hospitals,” Tymoshenko added.

If a closure is introduced, the population will be notified in advance, he assured.

According to media reports, the authorities are preparing to introduce a tough shutdown, but have not yet decided on the dates. The Cabinet of Ministers allows the introduction of a blockade for the winter holidays.

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