KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a new resolution to implement strict “lockdown” measures in Ukraine for January 8-24 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution came during an extraordinary meeting of Ukraine’s government on December 9, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that this decision was made following discussions with business representatives, local authorities, and epidemiologists.
The new “lockdown” measures will not begin until after New Year’s and Christmas celebrations have concluded. Critics of the new measure have pointed out that, in waiting to implement the new restrictions until after the holidays, Ukraine might see an additional spike in COVID-19 cases.