While ill, he was self-isolating and working  from home / Photo from kiev.klichko.org

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says he has recovered from COVID-19.

He announced this during an online briefing on November 4.

"I am glad to return to active work. My coronavirus test is negative. And I feel good," he said.

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Klitschko's illness: Background

  • On October 24, Klitschko wrote on Telegram he had contracted the coronavirus. According to him, he felt good, but was forced to self-isolate and work from home.
  • On October 25, he said he had no symptoms of coronavirus disease, so he would go for a second test.
  • On October 28, Klitschko received positive results of the repeat test for COVID-19 and said he had lost his senses of smell.