Rabies quarantine restrictions in Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Vorzel and seven more localities in Bucha district have been extended until 13 January 2027. For most of them, that is almost a month longer than previously planned.

This was reported by the Kyiv Regional State Veterinary Hospital, which has updated its list of localities.

Back in October, quarantine in Irpin, Hostomel, Vorzel and nearby villages was due to end on 15 December. Now the restrictions will remain in place throughout the New Year holidays.

  • Until 13 January 2027 — Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Vorzel, Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka, Zabuchchia, Myrotske, Horenka, Moshchun, Kotsiubynske, Rakivka
  • Until 6 January — Khmilna
  • Until 28 December — Vyshneve, Sofiivska and Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Sviatopetrivske, Kriukivshchyna, Bilohorodka
  • Until 18 December — Nehrashi
  • Until 15 December — Buzova, Dmytrivka, Myla, Lisne, Kapitanivka, Stoianka
  • Until 14 December — Chaiky, Shpytky, Lychanka, Horbovychi, Mriia, Petrushky, Horenychi, Luka, Hnativka, Bobrytsia, Shevchenkove, Muzychi
  • Until 30 November — Bucha-Hurivshchanska, Hurivshchyna, Liubymivka

Vets have declared Syniak and Chervone free of rabies, so the restrictions there have been lifted. For Vyshneve, both Borshchahivkas, Sviatopetrivske, Kriukivshchyna and Bilohorodka, quarantine has been extended from 14 to 28 December.

The veterinary hospital points out that rabies also has a “quiet”, paralytic form. An animal that used to avoid people may suddenly become unusually affectionate or sluggish, refuse food or walk unsteadily.

Owners are advised to vaccinate their pets and keep children away from unfamiliar animals. If an animal bites or scratches you, wash the wound with soap and water and seek medical help immediately.

As a reminder, rabies was found in a cat in Borivka in the Makariv community, where quarantine runs until 6 January.

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