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The situation surrounding COVID-19 in Ukraine remains a pivotal concern with rising cases and evolving virus strains. Reports indicate a significant increase in cases across regions, with severe cases necessitating enhanced medical responses. Notably, the emergence of the FLiRT coronavirus strain has resulted in fatalities, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the virus evolution. National health authorities continue to monitor the spread, adapting strategies to mitigate impact, including reinstating mask mandates in crowded places like Kyiv. Meanwhile, the government has adjusted COVID-19 related restrictions to balance public health needs with wartime exigencies. This page aggregates all vital news and updates related to COVID-19 in Ukraine, aiming to keep the public informed and prepared.
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Kyiv reports 1,559 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,559 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,559 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 93,302, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 782 4 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 8,416 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 8,416 new COVID-19 cases A total of 8,416 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 909,082, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 7 002 45 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Verkhovna Rada transfers medical aid received from UAE to hospitals in six regions. PHOTO Verkhovna Rada transfers medical aid received from UAE to hospitals in six regions. PHOTO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has received medical assistance from the government of the United Arab Emirates to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and transferred it to hospitals in the regions. 996 5 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine will finance free COVID-19 vaccinations - Radutskyi Ukraine will finance free COVID-19 vaccinations - Radutskyi Ukraine will finance free COVID-19 vaccinations in 2021, as well as pay for the treatment of patients with coronavirus disease in hospitals, Mykhailo Radutskyi, chairman of the parliament's committee on nation's health, medical care and medical insurance, has written. 4 065 37 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 605 new COVID-19 cases. MAP Kyiv reports 605 new COVID-19 cases. MAP Kyiv has confirmed 605 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 91,743, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 896 1 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Highest incidence of coronavirus cases recorded in Kyiv and five regions Highest incidence of coronavirus cases recorded in Kyiv and five regions The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Kyiv city, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 14. 4 133 30 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Diia portal starts accepting applications by private entrepreneurs to receive UAH 8,000 of aid for period of toughened quarantine in January Diia portal starts accepting applications by private entrepreneurs to receive UAH 8,000 of aid for period of toughened quarantine in January The Diia portal has received 5,000 applications for UAH 8,000 of one-time aid from the state from employees and individual entrepreneurs, whose activities are subject to a ban during the period of toughened quarantine in January, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. 4 241 28 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 6,451 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 6,451 new COVID-19 cases As many as 6,451 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 900,666, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 7 102 30 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine Ukraine's Health Ministry clarifies priority of Covid-19 vaccination Nine main groups will be the first to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in Ukraine. Ihor Kuzin, the Acting Head of Public Health Centre of Healthcare Ministry said. 6 565 20 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,880 new coronavirus cases. MAP Kyiv reports 1,880 new coronavirus cases. MAP Kyiv has confirmed 1,880 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 88,317, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 1 089 5 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 13,514 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 13,514 new COVID-19 cases As many as 13,514 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 872,228, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 9 324 57 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports record number of new coronavirus cases in past day Kyiv reports record number of new coronavirus cases in past day Kyiv has confirmed 1,899 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 86,437, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 808 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 13,371 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 13,371 new COVID-19 cases As many as 13,371 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 858,714, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 5 901 35 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

PM Shmygal calls weekend quarantine PM Shmygal calls weekend quarantine 'Ukrainian product' Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal stated that the weekend quarantine was a Ukrainian product that European countries were beginning to use. 3 375 44 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Cabinet of Ministers introduce lockdown from January 8 to 24, 2021 - Shmyhal Cabinet of Ministers introduce lockdown from January 8 to 24, 2021 - Shmyhal Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says that the lockdown in Ukraine will be introduced on January 8 and it will be valid until January 24 (inclusive) 2021. 31 133 69 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,728 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,728 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,728 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 84,538, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 689 4 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian govt suggests introducing three-week lockdown from January 8, - media Ukrainian govt suggests introducing three-week lockdown from January 8, - media The Cabinet of Ministers has suggested introducing a lockdown in Ukraine from January 8 to January 25. This was reported by Livyi Bereh with reference to the relevant draft resolution. 6 366 19 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

54% Hospital Beds Connected To Oxygen Supply Systems – Stepanov 54% Hospital Beds Connected To Oxygen Supply Systems – Stepanov Health Minister, Maksym Stepanov, says that as at December 9, a total of 54% of beds at the hospitals allocated for coronavirus-infected people have been connected to the oxygen supply systems. 400 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 12,585 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 12,585 new COVID-19 cases As many as 12,585 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 845,343, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 8 250 59 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Constitutional Court Resumes Meetings, 14 Judges Present Constitutional Court Resumes Meetings, 14 Judges Present The Constitutional Court has resumed meetings, a total of 14 of 15 judges are attending one on Tuesday. 1 453 10 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,475 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,475 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,475 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 82,810, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 597 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 8. 1 773 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 10,811 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 10,811 new COVID-19 cases As many as 10,811 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 832,758, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 7 427 92 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine asks U.S. to provide COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible Ukraine asks U.S. to provide COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has asked U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien to consider Ukraine as a priority candidate for getting COVID-19 vaccines in the "mode of testing and use in emergencies." 3 586 77 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,526 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,526 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,526 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 81,335, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 750 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Lviv Mayor Sadovyi Fell Ill With Coronavirus Lviv Mayor Sadovyi Fell Ill With Coronavirus Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi fell ill with Covid-19 coronavirus. 3 101 16 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Zaporizhzhia regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 7. 1 711 7 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 8,641 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 8,641 new COVID-19 cases As many as 8,641 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 821,947, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 7 050 52 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

First deputy speaker recovers from COVID-19 First deputy speaker recovers from COVID-19 First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has received a negative COVID-19 test. 1 408 41 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Nearly 80% of Ukrainians back idea of mass coronavirus testing Nearly 80% of Ukrainians back idea of mass coronavirus testing Almost 80% of Ukrainians support the idea of mass COVID-19 testing of the population, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group. 1 157 24 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Public Transport Will Not Be Stopped If Lockdown Introduced – Shmyhal Public Transport Will Not Be Stopped If Lockdown Introduced – Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that public transport operators would not be suspended in case tougher quarantine restrictions were imposed. 1 678 6 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine may tighten COVID-19 measures in early January - Shmyhal Ukraine may tighten COVID-19 measures in early January - Shmyhal The Ukrainian government may tighten COVID-19 restrictions in early January 2021 if the situation with the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine worsens, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said. 3 790 19 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Health Ministry does not recommend lockdown in December - Stepanov Health Ministry does not recommend lockdown in December - Stepanov The Health Ministry will not recommend the government to introduce a full coronavirus lockdown in December. 4 014 25 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 15,131 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 15,131 new COVID-19 cases As many as 15,131 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 787,891, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 5 516 35 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian army reports 3,146 COVID-19 cases Ukrainian army reports 3,146 COVID-19 cases As of December 3, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,146 COVID-19 cases, including 189 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. 511 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,364 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,364 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,364 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 75,376, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 868 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 14,496 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 14,496 new COVID-19 cases As many as 14,496 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 772,760, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 6 905 45 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Govt cancels weekend lockdown and prepares new plan – PM Shmyhal Govt cancels weekend lockdown and prepares new plan – PM Shmyhal The Cabinet of Ministers has cancelled the weekend lockdown and is preparing a new plan of restrictions, which will come into effect soon. 13 983 21 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,735 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,735 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,735 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 72,277, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 618 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Over half of Ukrainians support New Year lockdown Over half of Ukrainians support New Year lockdown Some 58% of Ukrainians support the possible introduction of a coronavirus lockdown during the New Year holidays, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group. 5 965 45 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 13,141 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 13,141 new COVID-19 cases As many as 13,141 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 758,264, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 6 532 63 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Protesters gather at Verkhovna Rada, block Hrushevskoho street in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS Protesters gather at Verkhovna Rada, block Hrushevskoho street in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS As of now, protesters are gathering at the Verkhovna Rada building. 13 674 153 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine’s healthcare sector needs UAH 296B – Stepanov Ukraine’s healthcare sector needs UAH 296B – Stepanov Ukraine’s healthcare sector will require UAH 296 billion in 2021, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 1 921 27 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions Budget 2021

Kyiv records highest daily number of coronavirus cases since pandemic began Kyiv records highest daily number of coronavirus cases since pandemic began Kyiv has confirmed 1,799 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 72,277, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 1 445 7 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 12,498 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 12,498 new COVID-19 cases As many as 12,498 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 745,123, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 7 177 49 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Stepanov says why weekend lockdown did not work as planned Stepanov says why weekend lockdown did not work as planned In order to see the results, lockdown measures must be observed, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov. 8 952 56 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian govt announces date for introduction of lockdown, - source Ukrainian govt announces date for introduction of lockdown, - source The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed on the date for the introduction of the total lockdown. 42 631 68 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian authorities at Monday meeting to decide if to introduce full lockdown – Presidential meeting Ukrainian authorities at Monday meeting to decide if to introduce full lockdown – Presidential meeting Representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers responsible for the fight against COVID-19, in particular the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Security and Defense Council, will meet on Monday to give forecasts for the development of the epidemic situation and decide whether it is necessary to introduce a full lockdown in Ukraine and when. 9 064 32 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions