Ukraine Closes Borders for Foreign Citizens

13 March 2020 16:16

Within 48 hours, Ukraine will close the borders for foreigners fortwo weeks to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Within 48 hours, Ukraine will close the borders for foreigners for two weeks to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

This was announced by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov at a briefing.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should warn all institutions and countries that Ukraine is closing the border for foreign nationals.

"We will decide on our next steps at the NSDC meeting in two weeks, depending on how the situation unfolds," Danilov added.

At the same time, Ukrainian citizens are advised to refrain from travelling abroad, if possible.

“All Ukrainian citizens who are currently abroad will be able to return to the country. But (the returning people - ed.) from the countries where the coronavirus is raging today will undergo certain observation procedures,” the NSDC secretary stressed.