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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ukrainian doctors for the low mortality rate from COVID-19.

In an interview for the Ukrainian TV channels, he noted the qualification of Ukrainian doctors in the treatment of coronavirus patients, as well as the importance of their sufficient financial support, according to the president's press service.

"We have almost the lowest mortality rate in Europe – 1.9% (of the number of patients), because doctors know how to treat COVID-19 patients. They learned quickly – Italians invited our doctors for a reason," the president said, adding the salaries of healthcare workers have been increased since September.

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