For the first time in Ukraine, the quarantine was relaxed. What is now possible, what stores will open, how they will serve in coffee: we answer the main questions

The opening of schools, kindergartens, as well as the complete restoration of transportation, is not yet discussed. However, in everyday life it will be possible to notice many changes, because along with the weakening of quarantine, Ukrainians will have to get used to the new rules in ordinary everyday situations. The main ones are masks, disinfectants and social distance.

NV answers top questions about what and how it can be done after quarantine has been relaxed, and what bans remain in effect until at least May 22.

At least somewhere can you already remove the mask?

In public places, not yet. Even after the quarantine has been smoothed out, a mask mode is still mandatory for everyone. In addition, now all customers and employees of those institutions and services that will be able to reopen after the quarantine softening from May 11 will have to wear masks.

You should wear a mask even to cafes and restaurants that open their summer play areas; You can remove it only when you receive your order.

And in the park and with children on the site is now possible?

Yes, but not everywhere. Since May 11, the Cabinet lifted the ban on walks in parks, squares and recreation areas, which has been in force for more than a month. In this case, it is still necessary to walk with masks and no more than two people. (excluding parents with children).

It will also be possible to walk in open playgrounds and sports fields, as indicated in the infographic published by the government.

However, large cities may have special restrictions.

Therefore, in Kiev, children’s sports fields as well as coastal recreational areas will remain closed. Although starting May 12 in the capital, as well as across Ukraine, no more than two people will be allowed to walk in parks in groups (except families with children).

How about transportation?

Metro in Kiev, Kharkov and the Dnieper will not open until a separate Cabinet decision.

As for the rest of public transport, the government allowed local authorities as of May 11. increase the number of passengers that can be in the cabin. For each city and region, this restriction will be different.

Suburban, intercity and interregional passenger transport is still prohibited, as are the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians leaving the country abroad.

Infrastructure Minister Vladislav Krikliy also confirmed that until May 22 there will be no special changes in the work of public transport in Ukraine. After this, they plan to partially launch the transport. “within the framework of a new reality. “” That is, a full mask regime, compulsory temperature controls in crowded places, constant disinfection, “said the minister.

Ground transportation in Kiev will continue to operate only in limited mode (at least until May 22) that is, only for special categories of employees. “But we will increase the number of routes to those areas that are currently poorly covered. The increase in routes will affect electric transport ”, explained the mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko.

He also noted that the owners of those companies starting work on May 11 must independently resolve the problem of transporting their employees to the workplace.

Can I do sports in the air?

Yes, if only. The government allowed individual outdoor training, for example, these:

• Run and walk;
• horse riding and cycling;
• figure skating;
• Active wheelchair classes for athletes with disabilities.

Also, from now on Permitted team training for professional athletes, even closed. This also includes training camps for athletes of the Ukrainian national teams in Olympic and non-Olympic sports, as well as training for people with disabilities.

How will cafes, cafes and restaurants work?

The government allowed coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants to serve customers to go from May 11. (in advance), as well as open summer areas and terraces of catering establishments.

However, going to a café for a company will not work. – until now institutions have allowed to install no more than 1-2 chairs on tables in open areas (excluding families with children under 14 years of age).

For workers and restaurant owners. (as well as a cafeteria etc.) The Ministry of Health recommended other strict rules:

• all employees must undergo a temperature check before the shift (those whose temperature exceeds 37.2 degrees or who have signs of SARS cannot work);
• wet cleaning should be done at least every two hours, as well as before opening and at the end of the shift;
• employees must wash their hands regularly;
• A place for hand disinfection should be organized at the entrance of the institution.
• Customer service in open summer areas is only possible if the distance between the tables exceeds 1.5m and there are no more than 1-2 visitors at the tables;
• accept and issue orders, it is only necessary to perform the calculation remotely or through a separate special window (or entrance door);
• Prepared meals can be given to customers exclusively in disposable tableware and in closed containers;
• Giving the menu to customers is prohibited; must be published next to the place of issue of the orders;
• Workers must wear medical masks and disposable gloves.

And visitors to cafes and restaurants should:

• keep a distance online, waiting for a take-away order;
• Do not enter the institution;
• Comply with other established restrictions.

Too in Kiev it will not be possible to eat food and drinks purchased from stalls on site (although they will be allowed to open).

Now it’s not just about groceries – what will other stores earn starting May 11?

Wholesale and retail stores that sell non-food items, including stores in the mall. (except food courts, entertainment and children’s areas in the shopping center). Earnings and points of sale of the press, kiosks.

However, shopping malls will not open their doors everywhere. For example, Kiev authorities decided not to open a shopping center in the first stage of quarantine mitigation. Since May 12, only small shops were allowed to work in the capital; its area should not exceed 300 square meters. m

Overall, the country has established new requirements for newly opened non-food stores:

• No more than one visitor for every 10 square meters. m store area;
• organized place for hand disinfection at the entrance;
• temperature control of all workers before shift (employees with a temperature above 37.2 degrees or with signs of SARS should not go to work);
• Workers must wear medical masks and disposable gloves;
• customers can only go to the store with masks or respirators;
• Buyers must keep a distance: for this purpose, a special brand must be applied in the store.

Beauty salons and hairdressers are opening, but how can you keep a distance?

Since May 11, the Cabinet of Ministers has allowed beauty salons, hairdressers, manicures, and pedicures to function.

These are the largest contact of all services that can resume work in the first stage of quarantine mitigation, therefore The Ministry of Health has developed special requirements for such cases. For example, waiting in line will now have to be out of the cabin.

These are the main recommended rules:

• Hairdressing salons, beauty salons, and other similar establishments can accept clients by appointment only;
• the interval between visitors must be at least 15 minutes, and customers can wait their turn alone outdoors and observe a distance of at least 1.5m;
• the distance between customer service locations must be at least 2m;
• After each client it is necessary to carry out the disinfection and cleaning of the facilities;
• no unauthorized persons should be in the cabin, except the teacher and the client (exception: a parent accompanied by children or an accompanying person for people with disabilities);
• At the same time, there cannot be more than one person per 10 square meters in the room. area m;
• At the entrance of the salon or hairdresser, a place for hand disinfection should be organized;
• Clients must come in masks or respirators; employees: to work with disposable masks and gloves;
• employees with a temperature above 37.2 degrees or with signs of SARS will not be able to work in classrooms (A temperature change is required for all employees before the shift.)

Working behind closed doors: how to reach notaries and lawyers?

The auditors, notaries and lawyers were the first to be in the professional category, who were allowed to resume services on May 11.

As in other cases, specific requirements are now recommended in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic:

• The reception doors for lawyers and notaries must be closed for entry without an appointment. (for other intercom clients, the call should work etc.);
• the pause between the reception of clients must be at least 15 minutes, visitors must wait their turn outside the premises and observe a distance of 1.5 m;
• All workers must undergo temperature checks every day. (employees with a temperature above 37.2 or with signs of SARS cannot work);
• there must be no unauthorized persons in the room, except for a parent accompanied by children or an accompanying person for people with disabilities;
• disinfection and cleaning is necessary after each client;
• There should be an opportunity at the entrance to disinfect your hands, to admit that customers are only allowed in masks or respirators;
• Employees must also wear medical masks and disposable gloves.

Now you can plan operations and visits to the dentist?

Yes, since May 11, the Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the opening of dental offices and clinics.

In addition, as of May 5, the country was once again allowed to carry out previously postponed planned operations and provide emergency medical assistance. First of all, these are the cases:

• complicated pregnancy and childbirth, the provision of other medical assistance to pregnant women, women in labor, newborns;
• palliative care in the hospital;
• assistance to cancer patients;
• other urgent and urgent measures for hospitalization and planned operations, if as a result of your transfer (delay) there is a significant risk to life.

Additionally, all patients planning to hospitalize or undergo surgery will undergo mandatory testing for the presence of coronavirus using the PCR method.

Patients will be hospitalized in those health facilities where less than half of the beds intended for patients with COVID-19 are occupied.

And what is still impossible?

The government extended the quarantine of all Ukraine until at least May 22. Until this date (and possibly more) the following prohibitions remain in effect:

• holding massive events;
• mobile groups of more than 2 people;
• stay in public places without masks and respirators;
• staying in public places for unaccompanied children (under 14 years old);
• leave without documents;
• try to leave places of self-isolation or observation without permission.

Too until they work:

• Kiev, Kharkov, Dnieper subways;
• cinemas and theaters;
• food courts and entertainment areas in the mall;
• public transportation without special passes;
• suburban, interregional, intraregional and interurban transportation;
• gyms, gyms;
• Educational institutions.

Ivan Verstyuk, journalist at NV: on the first results of two months of strict quarantine in Ukraine: