Today, more than 23,000 people are hospitalized nationwide.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said more than 10% of COVID-19 patients who are treated in hospitals across the country are in critical condition, while their number is growing.
He made the comment during a daily online briefing on January 6, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent.
"Today, more than 23,000 people are hospitalized, and they need appropriate healthcare in hospital settings. Over 10% are seriously ill. In general, the number of such patients is increasing," he said.
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Ukraine said 6,911 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of January 6, 2021.
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As many as 761,898 patients, including 14,490 in the past day, have recovered.
The death toll has hit 19,357 with 228 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.