*1.1. Coronavirus Disease in Ukraine*

This study examines the mental health of Ukrainian university students during the first two months of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. On 3 March 2020, Ukraine announced the first confirmed case of the coronavirus disease. On 30 April 2020, approximately 10,860 cases of COVID-19 were recorded. Merely one month later (on 31 May 2020), the number of cases was confirmed as 24,012. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution on preventing the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in Ukraine on 11 March 2020. Following the resolution, quarantine was enforced in the territory of Ukraine from 12 March 2020. Students were prohibited from attending or visiting any type of educational establishment and mass events were canceled and banned. On the same day, the Ministry of Education and Science published a letter stating the need to comply with the rules of the quarantine. As a consequence, kindergartens, schools, colleges, and universities were closed, and e-learning using remote technologies was implemented. Lockdown was introduced in all regions of Ukraine. State borders were closed, and a minimum period was granted for the return of citizens who were abroad at that time. On 16 March, Ukraine closed international air, rail, and bus services. On 18 March, domestic rail, air, and bus services were suspended. In addition, intercity and interregional passenger traffic, pedestrian traffic, and the use of public transport were also significantly restricted. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks were introduced as obligatory requirements.

According to government decrees in early April, it was forbidden to visit parks, squares, recreation areas, coastal areas, sports areas, and children's playgrounds. Moving in groups of more than two people was also banned. Citizens were not allowed to stay outside their homes or be on the streets without documents. The police and the military were involved in monitoring the self-isolation regime. The penalty for the violation of quarantine conditions was a fine or imprisonment. A five-step program for quarantine alleviation was implemented after 22 May 2020, dependent on the epidemiological situation in each region. In June 2020, educational institutions' work was only carried out remotely. Social distancing and the wearing of facemasks were still required.
