From 00:00 on July 2, it is possible to cross the border with the Russian Federation only after passing express testing for COVID-19 directly at the state border crossing point.

According to the amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the introduction of restrictive anti-epidemic measures, from July 2, everyone who arrives in Ukraine from India, Great Britain, Ireland, the Russian Federation or Portugal must be tested for the determination of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus antigen - directly at the crossing point of the state. This is due to the fact that the delta strain of the virus is actively spreading in these countries..

About 2000 citizens pass through the border crossing point "

4 points of express testing have been set up here since midnight. Each of which has several laboratory assistants.

The result of the express test after taking the biomaterial becomes known within 10 minutes.

“In less than 10 minutes, we give the person the results. If the test is negative, the person goes further, if the test is positive, we take all the necessary measures, ”says laboratory assistant Sergei Skomaroho.

If foreign citizens or stateless persons test positive, they will be denied permission to cross the border with Ukraine. The same applies to those who refuse to take the test..

" In case of refusal to take the test at the state border, they have 2 exits:

either register in the "

On the eve, in the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, under the leadership of Aina Timchuk, a commission on technogenic and environmental safety and emergencies was held, at which the issues of organizing express testing at the border crossing point were clearly worked out.

Also, by order of the chairman of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Aina Timchuk, her deputies will be on duty daily at the checkpoint "

Along with testing points, we set up tents for rest and free drinking water. There will also be an ambulance and State Emergency Service on duty around the clock..