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The government can choose not to stop transport (Photo: REUTERS / Marko Djurica)
The Minister of Health, Maxim Stepanov, did not rule out that public transport will continue to operate in the event of a return to a severe blockade in Ukraine.
“Regarding specific restrictions and transportation issues. We understand that no matter how strict the quarantine is, there are still critical infrastructure facilities where people who have to go to work work. This applies to doctors, medical workers and other categories of citizens, ”he said on the air of the Ukraine 24 television channel.
According to Stepanov, the risk of coronavirus infection in a half-empty bus in compliance with all anti-epidemic rules «very, very low. “
Does Ukraine expect a total blockade?
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal said the government is considering a plan to introduce a strict lockdown on Ukraine, but this is only an alternative in case the weekend quarantine doesn’t work out.
According to him, the government is preparing for all possible scenarios, including the possible introduction of a blockade for the winter holidays: New Years and Christmas.
Oleg Ustenko, adviser to the president on economic affairs, confirmed that in the event of a sharp increase in the incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine, the authorities could resort to introducing a total lockdown.
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov believes that the blockade in Ukraine should be introduced for three or four weeks “as soon as possible”.
According to media reports, the government is considering two dates to introduce a blockade: December 25 to January 17 and December 7 to 20. However, there is no final decision as of November 27.
