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The ministry of culture and tourism of Ukraine directed the main service for resorts and tourism to inform Ukrainian tour operators, tour agencies and tourists about the countries where the situation has grown unfavourable because of spreading of the pandemic influenza.

The culture ministry also recommended that executives of the ministry central administration's departments and directorates take measures for prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections.

Ministry of healthcare declared an epidemic of influenza in Ukraine on Oct. 30.On the same day the Cabinet of Ministers banned all mass public events and closed educational establishments for three-week holidays.