Ukraine: Erst Corona-Party, dann Lockdown
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Some 52% of the respondents believe the spread of the coronavirus will subside due to the lockdown.
Most Ukrainians back lockdown from January 8 / REUTERS
As many as 56% of Ukrainians back the government s decision to introduce a lockdown in the country from January 8 to January 24, 2021.
At the same time, 41% oppose the decision, according to a poll recently conducted by the Rating Sociological Group.
Some 52% of the respondents believe the spread of the coronavirus will subside due to the lockdown, while 45% disagree.
The survey also showed 76% of the pollees were well aware that the government had decided to impose a lockdown on January 8-24, 2021, another 20% heard something about this, while 4% knew nothing about the move.
Health Minister Stepanov warns about COVID-19 surge after holidays / REUTERS
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says he is concerned about a possible surge in new COVID-19 cases after New Year holidays. I will say frankly: we are now looking at all our holidays with great concern over a [possible] outbreak after them, the minister said at a briefing on December 16.
Stepanov agrees COVID-19 statistics are worrisome, but the number of discharged patients exceeds that of new hospitalizations.
Moreover, Stepanov urged citizens to continue to comply with the quarantine rules and avoid large gatherings of people on New Year s and Christmas holidays.