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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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Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases Six schools in Kyiv city have been closed due to a rise in coronavirus cases, 1,137 classes in 289 schools have been transferred to distance learning. 768 10 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,460 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,460 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,460 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 70,478, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 790 1 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Razumkov recovers from coronavirus Razumkov recovers from coronavirus Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov has recovered from COVID-19. 1 304 22 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 9,946 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 9,946 new COVID-19 cases As many as 9,946 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 732,625, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 10 947 36 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones. INFOGRAPHICS Ukraine updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of November 27, 2020. 3 456 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Klitschko will ask not to close subway in case of complete lockdown Klitschko will ask not to close subway in case of complete lockdown Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko will ask not to stop public transport and subway in Kyiv if a complete lockdown is introduced across the country. 3 869 68 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases Six schools in Kyiv city have been closed due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 384 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,520 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,520 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,520 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 65,539, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 756 1 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi proposes allocating money from COVID-19 fund to support businesses Zelenskyi proposes allocating money from COVID-19 fund to support businesses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has registered in the Verkhovna Rada a bill proposing to allocate money from the Fund to Combat COVID-19 to support entrepreneurs and employees. 1 039 15 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 16,218 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 16,218 new COVID-19 cases As many as 16,218 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 693,407, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 12 757 107 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi tables bill to support businesses during lockdown Zelenskyi tables bill to support businesses during lockdown Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has registered in the Verkhovna Rada the bill No. 4429 "On Social Support for Insured Persons and Business Entities for the Period of Restrictive Anti-Epidemic Measures Introduced to Prevent the Spread in Ukraine of the Acute Respiratory Disease COVID-19 Caused by the Coronavirus SARS-Co V-2," according to the website of the Ukrainian parliament. 2 158 20 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine needs to introduce total lockdown for at least three weeks, - Interior Minister Ukraine needs to introduce total lockdown for at least three weeks, - Interior Minister Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov stated that the country should immediately introduce a lockdown for a period of three-four weeks. Avakov declared it. 31 736 159 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,399 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,399 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,399 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 64,019, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 993 1 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 15,331 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 15,331 new COVID-19 cases As many as 15,331 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 677,189, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 12 881 103 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine could tighten COVID-19 restrictions during winter holidays – Shmyhal Ukraine could tighten COVID-19 restrictions during winter holidays – Shmyhal The Cabinet of Ministers is drawing up a COVID-19 restriction plan in Ukraine, which will be used if the situation with the spread of the coronavirus infection gets worse, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said. 15 251 70 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 980 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 980 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 980 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 62,620, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 798 11 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Humanitarian camps may be deployed at checkpoint with Crimea if situation with COVID-19 worsens - dpty reintegration minister Humanitarian camps may be deployed at checkpoint with Crimea if situation with COVID-19 worsens - dpty reintegration minister The decision to deploy humanitarian camps at checkpoints on the administrative border with the occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea can be made taking into account the situation with the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 and the shortage of drugs in the temporarily occupied territories, said Deputy Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Inna Holovanchuk. 801 17 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Free testing for COVID-19 to be carried out in first-aid posts of service centers at checkpoints - dpty reintegration minister Free testing for COVID-19 to be carried out in first-aid posts of service centers at checkpoints - dpty reintegration minister Deputy Minister for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Inna Holovanchuk announces plans to conduct free testing for coronavirus infection COVID-19 directly at the medical points of service centers at the checkpoints of entry and exit on the disengagement lines with the temporarily occupied territories. 1 659 27 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 13,882 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 13,882 new COVID-19 cases As many as 13,882 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 661,858, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 8 845 33 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi announces new package of assistance to business in case of lockdown Zelenskyi announces new package of assistance to business in case of lockdown President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said that in the near future, bills will be introduced to parliament on helping businesses and citizens in quarantine conditions, in particular, on one-time financial assistance. 20 142 176 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Culture Minister proposes to plan two-week lockdown in Ukraine, tied to New Year holidays Culture Minister proposes to plan two-week lockdown in Ukraine, tied to New Year holidays Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko proposes to schedule a two-week lockdown, tied to the New Year holidays, and also to refuse mass events for Christmas and New Year. 4 747 53 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian Armed Forces report increase in COVID-19 cases Ukrainian Armed Forces report increase in COVID-19 cases The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,815 COVID-19 cases, including 153 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. 344 1 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 12,287 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 12,287 new COVID-19 cases As many as 12,287 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 647,976, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 6 862 37 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Weekend quarantine: Zelenskyi satisfied with results of restrictions Weekend quarantine: Zelenskyi satisfied with results of restrictions The weekend quarantine provided a positive dynamic during the last two weeks according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to him, due to the introduced restrictions, the predicted growth of Covid-19 patients is restrained as the President’s Office reported. 3 273 41 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Eight schools, four kindergartens closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19 - Klitschko Eight schools, four kindergartens closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19 - Klitschko Eight schools and four kindergartens in Kyiv currently remain closed due to COVID-19, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 690 4 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,212 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,212 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,212 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 60,218, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 1 015 9 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi tests negative for COVID-19 Zelenskyi tests negative for COVID-19 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced that he had overcome COVID-19. 23 090 399 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Head of President Head of President's Office recovers from COVID-19 Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak says he has received negative result of his COVID-19 test. 2 827 80 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 10,945 new COVID-19 cases Ukraine reports 10,945 new COVID-19 cases As many as 10,945 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 635,689, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 6 660 17 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine’s Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones. LIST Ukraine’s Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones. LIST The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of November 20, 2020. 4 703 3 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,391 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,391 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,391 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 56,594, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 2 628 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Law on fines for those not wearing masks officially published Law on fines for those not wearing masks officially published The law "On the Introduction of Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)" has published in the Ukrainian parliament's Holos Ukrainy newspaper. 17 441 130 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 14,575 new coronavirus cases Ukraine reports 14,575 new coronavirus cases As many as 14,575 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 598,085, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 15 443 142 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine negotiating with all potential manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine Ukraine negotiating with all potential manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine Ukraine is currently negotiating and signing agreements with all potential manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine to organize the supply of vaccines to Ukraine. 1 522 22 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi signs law on fines for refusal to wear mask Zelenskyi signs law on fines for refusal to wear mask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law on administrative liability for staying in public institutions and on public transport without a face covering, the press service of the head of state has reported. 17 720 87 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,348 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,348 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,348 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 55,203, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 854 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 13,357 new coronavirus cases Ukraine reports 13,357 new coronavirus cases As many as 13,357 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 583,510, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said on Facebook. 12 279 92 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Govt to present business support program in coming days Govt to present business support program in coming days Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has instructed the government to develop a comprehensive program of measures to support small and medium-sized businesses during a lockdown. 3 282 72 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi Receives 2nd Positive Coronavirus Test, Feels Better Zelenskyi Receives 2nd Positive Coronavirus Test, Feels Better President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said he had again been tested positive for the Covid-19, but is feeling better. 9 220 222 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

COVAX to provide Ukraine with free COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of population - Viktor Liashko COVAX to provide Ukraine with free COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of population - Viktor Liashko COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers, has announced the allocation of free coronavirus vaccine to Ukraine for 20% of the population. 11 861 75 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

President feels better, continues to work - Mendel President feels better, continues to work - Mendel Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky feels better, holds up well and continues to work, presidential spokesperson Iuliia Mendel has told. 7 834 143 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,213 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,213 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,213 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 53,855, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 883 3 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 12,496 new coronavirus cases Ukraine reports 12,496 new coronavirus cases As many as 12,496 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 570,153, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said on Facebook. 13 861 97 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Parliament fails to decide on lifting weekend lockdown Parliament fails to decide on lifting weekend lockdown The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has rejected a draft resolution proposing that the Cabinet of Ministers lift a weekend lockdown in the country. 10 311 70 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv reports 1,143 new coronavirus cases Kyiv reports 1,143 new coronavirus cases Kyiv has confirmed 1,143 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 52, 642, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 796 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian army reports 129 new COVID-19 cases Ukrainian army reports 129 new COVID-19 cases As of November 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,401 coronavirus cases, including 129 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours. 670 3 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian PM, mayors to discuss weekend lockdown on Nov 19 Ukrainian PM, mayors to discuss weekend lockdown on Nov 19 Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal intends to hold a virtual meeting with the mayors of Ukrainian cities on Thursday, November 19, to discuss the weekend lockdown. 3 511 11 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine reports 11,968 new coronavirus cases Ukraine reports 11,968 new coronavirus cases As many as 11,968 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 557,657, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said. 8 851 36 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions