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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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Ukraine blocks at UN Russia Ukraine blocks at UN Russia's manipulative resolution on Covid-19 Ukraine has blocked at the UN Russia’s draft resolution which called for lifting of international sanctions under the guise of a "declaration of solidarity" in counteraction to Covid-19. 2 898 18 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine confirms 942 coronavirus cases, including 138 ones for last day Ukraine confirms 942 coronavirus cases, including 138 ones for last day Ukraine has 942 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Public Health Centre of the Health Ministry of Ukraine reports. 14 895 92 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine Ukraine's health minister: We need to strengthen quarantine The Ukrainian authorities are doing everything possible to protect citizens from the coronavirus, and the Cabinet of Ministers is strengthening quarantine measures in Ukraine to this end. 29 145 215 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

54 people infected with Covid-19 in Vinnytsia region 54 people infected with Covid-19 in Vinnytsia region As of April 2, 133 suspicions for coronavirus were registered in Vinnytsia region. In 75 cases the infection was not confirmed; another four analyses expect the result as Chair of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration Vladyslav Skalsky reported. 2 159 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Police impose fines on 130 people retuned from abroad for violation of self-isolation Police impose fines on 130 people retuned from abroad for violation of self-isolation 130 citizens, who returned from abroad, were fined for the violation of the self-isolation regime due to coronavirus as Deputy Interior Minister Anton Herashchenko reported. 2 677 11 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Russia blocking transit of humanitarian aid to Ukraine for over a week – Bozhok Russia blocking transit of humanitarian aid to Ukraine for over a week – Bozhok The Russian authorities for more than a week have been blocking the transit through their territory of humanitarian convoys with medical supplies necessary to combat Covid-19 in Ukraine. 21 808 87 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv confirms 161 coronavirus cases Kyiv confirms 161 coronavirus cases The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 161 people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 4 780 27 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Red Cross hands over Ukraine humanitarian cargo for combating COVID-19 in Donbas Red Cross hands over Ukraine humanitarian cargo for combating COVID-19 in Donbas The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has handed over Ukraine a humanitarian cargo consisting of medicines, tests for coronavirus, hygiene products, personal protective equipment and devices for artificial ling ventilation, which will be transferred to Donbas, ICRC Delegation’s Press Secretary Oleksandr Vlasenko reported. 1 217 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

10 doctors of Chernivtsi Oblast diagnosed with COVID-19 10 doctors of Chernivtsi Oblast diagnosed with COVID-19 Ten doctors in Chernivtsi Oblast have been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19), four of whom have been infected at their working place, Head of Chernivtsi Regional State Administration Serhiy Osachuk reported. 2 240 6 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine confirms 804 coronavirus cases Ukraine confirms 804 coronavirus cases Ukraine has 804 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Public Health Centre of the Health Ministry of Ukraine reports. 17 706 47 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

First coronavirus case recorded in Ukrainian Armed Forces First coronavirus case recorded in Ukrainian Armed Forces One patient infected with coronavirus disease COVID-19 has been reported in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and 140 people have been placed in isolation, the press service of the medical forces command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported. 4 243 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine’s ex-Healthcare Minister askes Elon Musk to send lung ventilators to Ukraine Ukraine’s ex-Healthcare Minister askes Elon Musk to send lung ventilators to Ukraine On March 31, Elon Musk wrote on his Twitter page that Tesla was willing to send artificial lung ventilation machines to hospitals worldwide. 26 117 391 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Covid-19: Lockdown in Ukraine to be tightened Covid-19: Lockdown in Ukraine to be tightened President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has held a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmygal to discuss the possibility of tightening the quarantine measures. 70 970 343 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Over 50 people left observation after return from abroad, - Interior Ministry Over 50 people left observation after return from abroad, - Interior Ministry In Kyiv, over 50 people escaped from observation at Kozatsky hotel. They recently returned from abroad. 18 499 172 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine may send doctors to Italy to fight coronavirus Ukraine may send doctors to Italy to fight coronavirus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said he does not rule out a team of Ukrainian doctors will be sent to Italy to help fight coronavirus disease COVID-19. 21 082 134 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Farmers’ markets in Kyiv to remain closed - Klitschko Farmers’ markets in Kyiv to remain closed - Klitschko Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated that farmers’ markets in the city will remain closed. 17 225 97 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv confirms 132 coronavirus cases Kyiv confirms 132 coronavirus cases As of April 1, 132 coronavirus cases have been already confirmed in Kyiv. 13 925 30 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

32 health workers contract coronavirus in Ternopil region 32 health workers contract coronavirus in Ternopil region The number of healthcare workers diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Monastyryska district of Ukraine's Ternopil region has reached 32, Deputy Chairman of Ternopil Regional State Administration Pavlo Dron has said on Facebook. 4 907 81 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine rises to 669 Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine rises to 669 The number of officially confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine has reached 669 as of early April 1, according to the Public Health Centre of the Health Ministry of Ukraine. 19 367 21 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Poland helped return 64 Ukrainians home - ambassador Poland helped return 64 Ukrainians home - ambassador Poland has helped 64 Ukrainian citizens return home from five countries by LOT planes, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Andrii Deshchytsia has reported on Twitter. 2 003 14 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

200,000 Ukrainians to return home by Easter, - official 200,000 Ukrainians to return home by Easter, - official State Border Guard Service expects that nearly 200,000 citizens may return to Ukraine by Easter. This was reported by the head of the department Serhiy Deineko. 17 250 230 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

PM Shmygal predicts Ukraine PM Shmygal predicts Ukraine's economic decline by almost 5% by end of 2020 Prime Minister Denys Shmygal predicts that Ukraine's GDP will fall by 4.8% by the end of 2020. 3 409 126 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Five more cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Kyiv, - mayor Five more cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Kyiv, - mayor As of 12:00 p.m., on March 31, 107 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus infection were recorded in Kyiv; five new cases have been detected over the last 24 hours. 7 901 3 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine confirms 549 coronavirus cases Ukraine confirms 549 coronavirus cases Ukraine has 549 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 13 878 48 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

German, French foreign ministers claim Donbas terrorists make coronavirus pretext for hindering OSCE access German, French foreign ministers claim Donbas terrorists make coronavirus pretext for hindering OSCE access German and French foreign ministers have reacted to another obstacle to OSCE SMM observers by illegal armed groups in the occupied Donbas. 8 814 34 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

100,000 PCR tests delivered to Ukraine from South Korea 100,000 PCR tests delivered to Ukraine from South Korea Some 100,000 PCR tests have been delivered to Ukraine from South Korea to detect coronavirus, the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine has said. 2 681 24 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Rada dismisses bill with amendments to national budget 2020 Rada dismisses bill with amendments to national budget 2020 Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has dismissed a bill with amendments with the national budget for 2020. 7 850 34 Previously in trend: Budget 2020 Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Verkhovna Rada provides additional social, economic guarantees due to coronavirus Verkhovna Rada provides additional social, economic guarantees due to coronavirus The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted law No. 3275 introducing amendments to certain legislative acts to provide additional social and economic guarantees due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-2019). 12 765 12 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Another 20 cases of Covid-19 infection spotted in Kyiv Another 20 cases of Covid-19 infection spotted in Kyiv During the past 24 hours, 20 cases of coronavirus infection spotted in Kyiv as the Public Health Center of the Healthcare Ministry of Ukraine reported. 4 375 6 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainians evacuated from Vietnam broke doors to leave the airport. VIDEO Ukrainians evacuated from Vietnam broke doors to leave the airport. VIDEO A video was published on the network in which evacuated from Vietnam showed how they "broke through the defence" at the Kyiv airport to avoid observation. Attention! Profanity! 60 957 393 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Rada Rada's crisis response team jointly with govt working on changes to national budget The crisis response team with participation of representatives of parliamentary factions and groups of the Verkhovna Rada led by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is processing the proposals of the Finance Ministry to make changes to the law on the national budget for 2020. 4 321 16 Previously in trend: Budget 2020 Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Some 480 COVID-19 cases registered in Ukraine, incl 11 lethal Some 480 COVID-19 cases registered in Ukraine, incl 11 lethal As of 10:00 on March 30, 480 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus disease have been registered in Ukraine, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reports. 30 056 85 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Aircraft with protective equipment for doctors arrives in Ukraine from China Aircraft with protective equipment for doctors arrives in Ukraine from China A cargo aircraft of SCAT Airlines landed at Boryspil International Airport (Kyiv) on March 29 delivering another batch of medical supplies from the Chinese city of Xiamen needed to combat the spread of coronavirus. 4 489 134 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Coronavirus detected in Kyiv police chief Coronavirus detected in Kyiv police chief The deputy chairman of the National Police of Ukraine, the head of the Kyiv police, Andriy Kryshchenko, was found to have a coronavirus. 13 930 63 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Another eight Covid-19 cases spotted in Kyiv, 55 infected in capital Another eight Covid-19 cases spotted in Kyiv, 55 infected in capital As of morning, March 27, eight new cases of coronavirus infection spotted in Kyiv. The number of Kyiv citizens sick with Covid-19 increased up to 55 people. 4 989 15 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Austrian FM calls unpromising Russian attempts to lift sanctions due to COVID-19 Austrian FM calls unpromising Russian attempts to lift sanctions due to COVID-19 Russia will not be able to achieve the lifting of sanctions against the backdrop of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, said Alexander Schallenberg, the Federal Minister for European and Integration Affairs of Austria. 3 886 33 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

People Aged 30-45 Years Suffer Most Often From Coronavirus In Ukraine - Health Ministry People Aged 30-45 Years Suffer Most Often From Coronavirus In Ukraine - Health Ministry In Ukraine, people aged 30-45 years are most often affected by coronavirus. 39 178 130 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

No Covid-19 cases at Ukraine’s Armed Forces; 157 people stay in isolation No Covid-19 cases at Ukraine’s Armed Forces; 157 people stay in isolation As of March 27, no case of coronavirus spotted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 464 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine has 218 confirmed COVID-19 cases Ukraine has 218 confirmed COVID-19 cases As of Friday morning, 218 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus infection have been recorded in Ukraine, Deputy Health Minister and chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Viktor Liashko said during a press briefing in Kyiv on Friday. 22 359 54 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

274 Ukrainians evacuated from Canada. PHOTO 274 Ukrainians evacuated from Canada. PHOTO 274 Ukrainians, evacuated from Canada, have flown home to Ukraine. 2 651 22 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Another two COVID-19 cases confirmed in Vinnytsia region - head of regional administration Another two COVID-19 cases confirmed in Vinnytsia region - head of regional administration A toll of coronavirus (COVID-19) affected persons in Vinnytsia region grew up to three following laboratory tests, head of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration Vladyslav Skalskyi reported. 3 294 4 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

First Covid-19 case spotted in Chernihiv region First Covid-19 case spotted in Chernihiv region As of March 26, the first case of coronavirus spotted in Chernihiv region as Head of Chernihiv Regional State Andriy Prokopenko reported. 13 920 27 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Another six cases of Covid-19 spotted in Kyiv Another six cases of Covid-19 spotted in Kyiv Another six cases of coronavirus spotted in Kyiv. The number of Kyiv citizens infected with Covid-19 increased up to 40 people 5 262 25 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ternopil region Ternopil region's lab confirms 15 COVID-19 cases A number of 15 laboratory tests for coronavirus (COVID-19) passed by the residents of Ternopil region have been positive, reported Ternopil headquarters on combating COVID-19. 6 025 30 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine confirms 156 coronavirus cases Ukraine confirms 156 coronavirus cases As of 22:30, March 25, Ukraine had 156 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases, including five deaths. One patient recovered. 36 743 95 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

About 20 thousand Ukrainians abroad ask for help to return home, - Ukraine’s MFA About 20 thousand Ukrainians abroad ask for help to return home, - Ukraine’s MFA About 20,000 Ukrainians abroad have applied to Ukrainian diplomatic missions to help them return home. 4 826 82 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Number of COVID-19 infected persons in Kyiv is 34 - Klitschko Number of COVID-19 infected persons in Kyiv is 34 - Klitschko Three coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been registered in Kyiv and thus 34 cases have already been registered, said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 7 880 29 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Quarantine in educational institutions extended – Education Ministry Quarantine in educational institutions extended – Education Ministry In view of the government’s decision to extend the nationwide quarantine until April 24, educational institutions also have to extend quarantine measures. 4 638 5 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions