Minister of Health of Ukraine Maxim Stepanov commented on the possibility of returning fans to domestic stadiums.

According to him, now the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in the country does not allow it.. To open the stands for football fans, a favorable epidemiological situation is needed.

" Then we will be able to talk about a return to a full life, in particular about fans in the stands of stadiums. With the current trend, there’s not even a thought about it, "

The minister also commented on the medical protocol of matches of Ukrainian tournaments.. The politician is pleased with the way football players and coaches of domestic clubs adhere to all the rules and recommendations.

" Everyone is happy: both football players and teams. I have a permanent relationship directly with the UAF and with some teams. The medical part was provided in perfection, we combined it. I think everyone is happy, "

Earlier, the chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko said that Ukraine will be equal to Poland in the matter of opening stadiums for fans. There fans are already allowed to play since June 17.

The first European country to partially open the stadium stands for football fans was Hungary.

In the current season of the Ukrainian Premier League it remains to play 4 rounds. Championship plan to finish July 19.

As of July 1, 44,998 cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ukraine, 19,548 people recovered, 1,173 died.