KYIV, May 12 – Ukraine started easing quarantine restrictions on Monday amid hopes that the number of coronavirus cases has peaked, potentially opening way for opening more sectors of the economy this month.

"This day has come because the majority of us followed the rules. However, it does not mean we cannot disregard safety precautions. About 500 new coronavirus cases are detected in Ukraine every day. You must not forget the safety regulations in order not to contribute to this upsetting statistics," the Ukrainian Health Ministry said in a statement posted on the Telegram channel with the updates on the coronavirus pandemic.