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The “priority hours” for retirees are introduced due to the fact that they are at risk of contracting the coronavirus disease.
The priority schedule will work from 10:00 to 12:00 / illustration REUTERS
In Ukraine, amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers resolution came into effect, introducing “priority hours” for older people who shop in stores and pharmacies.
This was announced by the Minister of Health Maxim Stepanov, the press service of the Ministry of Health reports on Facebook.
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He explained that “priority schedules” are being introduced because retirees are at risk of contracting the coronavirus disease. They will operate from 10:00 to 12:00.
“It is important that they (the elderly – ed.) Have as little contact as possible with others, because the percentage of fatalities is the highest among people over 65 years old … The initiative will last the quarantine period. I hope that all commercial and service establishments follow this, ”said the minister.
Coronavirus in Ukraine:
- In Ukraine, during the entire time of the pandemic, 570,153 cases of COVID-19 were registered, 25,979 people were recovered, 10,112 died and during the last day 12,496 new cases of COVID-19 were registered.
- The mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, initiated before the government to strengthen control over the isolation of COVID-19 patients and contact persons, since the “Diy vdom” system does not work.
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Author:
Denis Pryadko
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