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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Ukrainian govt prolongs lockdown in Ukraine for 30 days The Cabinet of Ministers has prolonged a lockdown across the country for 30 days. 76 521 246 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 71 188 343 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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! 61 143 393 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine bans gatherings of more than two people The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to ban walking in groups of more than two people, except for those who accompany children, in order to contain the coronavirus outbreak. 54 579 246 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukrainian president's wife contracts coronavirus Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, has tested positive for COVID-19, the President's Office has reported. 52 965 505 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine may expect several lockdowns soon over surges in COVID-19 cases – expert Immunologist Vadym Aristov has said Ukraine may expect several lockdowns soon over new surges in daily COVID-19 cases. 52 200 155 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Supplies to groceries and pharmacies in Kyiv conducted as usual – Klitschko Supplies of food products and medicines to groceries and pharmacies of Kyiv city will be carried out as usual, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 51 677 119 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra closed for quarantine – Klitschko Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has been fully closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated. 44 733 233 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Zelenskyi tests positive for coronavirus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has tested positive for COVID-19. 44 263 549 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 42 776 68 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine’s First Lady hospitalized The wife of the President of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has been hospitalized with pneumonia. 41 278 547 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 39 298 130 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Tough lockdown for three weeks imposed in Kyiv from March 20 – Klitschko Due to the rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Ukrainian capital, the city commission on environmental safety, manmade disaster and emergency response will impose tough lockdown for three weeks in Kyiv, Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko said during a briefing on Thursday. 37 324 121 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukrainian parliament imposes fines for not wearing masks on public transport The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a law imposing a fine for the refusal to wear a face covering on public transport and in public buildings. 37 004 187 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine confirms 156 coronavirus cases As of 22:30, March 25, Ukraine had 156 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases, including five deaths. One patient recovered. 36 857 95 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
PM Shmyhal says government intends to extend quarantine measures The Cabinet of Ministers intends to extend the coronavirus quarantine but at the same time soften it in some spheres, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. 36 534 142 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Wearing face masks outdoors obligatory in ‘red’ zone regions The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has obliged to wear a face mask outdoors in regions classified as the red zone of epidemic danger. 35 507 241 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 1,592 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours Ukraine has reported 88,140 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 13, including 1,592 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours, according to data provided by the coronavirus epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. 34 644 86 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
New epidemiological zones: 11 regional centers got into the "red" zone The State Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies (TEB and ES) at a meeting on Friday established a new epidemic zoning in Ukraine from November 2. 34 064 36 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukrainian govt extends adaptive lockdown until October 31 The Cabinet of Ministers has extended adaptive lockdown in Ukraine until October 31. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal stated this during the session of the government. 33 318 60 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Cabinet may open parks, trade facilities of non-food goods, parts of consumer services from May 11 – Shmyhal The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine may mitigate a number of restrictive measures since May 11, said Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. 32 619 68 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Opponents of vaccination blocking streets in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Opponents of vaccination for COVID-19 are blocking traffic on Hrushevskoho Street and a number of other main streets in Kyiv adjacent to the area where the government is located on Wednesday. 32 590 770 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports highest number of daily coronavirus cases since outbreak began Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 33,234 as of June 17, including 758 new cases in the previous day, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov. 32 300 183 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Health Ministry To Recommend Ban On Operation Of Shopping And Leisure Centers On Weekends If ‘Weekend Quarantine’ Introduced The Health Ministry intends to recommend the imposition of a ban on the operation of shopping leisure centres on Saturdays and Sundays if the ‘weekend quarantine’ is introduced. 32 137 59 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Health Minister Yemets calls for declaration of national emergency Health Minister Ilya Yemets has called on the government to declare a state of emergency across Ukraine to counteract the coronavirus spread. 32 049 271 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 689 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 29,070 As of June 11, Ukraine has 29,070 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases. 31 930 190 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 31 904 159 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 31 249 69 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Poroshenko diagnosed with coronavirus Former President of Ukraine and now Ukrainian MP Petro Poroshenko got infected with coronavirus. He reported the positive result of the test. 31 008 0 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 1,109 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 41,117 as of June 26, according to data provided by the coronavirus spread monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. 30 430 231 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 921 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 34,984 as of June 19, including 921 new infections reported in the previous day. 30 404 277 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 30 138 85 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 29 486 215 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Covid-19 takes man’s life in Ternopil region A man who was diagnosed with the Covid-19 has died in the Ternopil region. 29 186 115 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 829 coronavirus cases in past 24 hours, taking total to 34,063 Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 34,063 as of June 18, including 829 new infections reported in the previous day. 28 984 333 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Coronavirus quarantine in Ukraine to be extended for one month The Ministry of Health of Ukraine prepares a draft resolution to extend coronavirus quarantine in the country for another month at least. 28 344 73 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine to allow operation of subway, kindergartens from May 25 - PM Ukraine will introduce from May 22 a flexible lockdown that can be intensified locally if there are outbreaks of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said. 28 071 58 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 270 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total to 3,372 Ukraine has reported 270 new cases of Covid-19 over the past day, bringing the total number to 3,372, according to the Public Health Centre. 27 917 77 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Number of coronavirus cases in Ukraine grows to 1,668 Ukraine had 1,668 laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases as of 09:00 on April 8, according to the Public Health Centre of the Health Ministry of Ukraine. 27 906 117 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine confirms 1,462 coronavirus cases Ukraine had 1,462 laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases as of 09:00 on April 7, according to the Public Health Centre of the Health Ministry of Ukraine. 27 741 100 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ternopil Mayor Nadal Notes Protest Moods Among Residents Due To Assignment Of Red Level Of Epidemic Danger To City Ternopil Mayor Serhii Nadal notes protest moods among residents due to the assignment of a red level of the epidemic danger of the spread of COVID-19 to the city. 27 492 185 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 2,203 coronavirus cases, including 69 deaths Ukraine has confirmed 311 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 2,203, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine. 27 426 108 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has updated the list of countries that are classified as "green zone" or "red zone" depending on a number of active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population. 27 347 21 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Religious holidays cause rise in Covid-19 incidence, - Ukraine’s Minister of Health 578 people have got infected with COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. This is the new anti-record for the entire pandemic in the country. It was stated by Ukraine’s Healthcare Minister Maksym Stepanov during a briefing. 27 027 205 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukrainian clinics stop planned operations, switch to urgent cases treatment, patients with COVID-19 only - Liashko Since Monday, Ukrainian clinics no longer take patients for planned operations, they switch to treating patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), said Viktor Liashko, Deputy Minister of Health, Chief Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine. 26 642 168 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Coronavirus: 26 cases confirmed in Ukraine Twenty-six cases of Covid-19 infection have already been confirmed in Ukraine, the Ministry of Health reports on its Facebook page. 26 425 195 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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. 26 384 391 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ukraine reports 325 new Covid-19 cases over past day Ukraine has registered 325 new Covid-19 cases over the past day, including 12 cases among children, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov 26 278 108 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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