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COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 1,000 new cases reported as of May 31

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has reached 2,202,494.

11:30, 31.05.2021

Health Minister Liashko predicts easing of COVID-19 quarantine in summer

He says there is quarantine fatigue now.

09:30, 31.05.2021

U.S. to send another 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries

The U.S. will not expect any favors in return.

09:25, 18.05.2021

Zelensky backs UN Secretary-General's call for truce amid COVID-19

The two officials touched on the security situation in Donbas amid the build-up of Russian troops.

08:00, 22.04.2021

Czech Republic no longer considers purchasing Russia's COVID vaccine

A few days ago, the vaccine supplies for the Czech Republic were to be discussed in Prague.

17:59, 20.04.2021

Ukraine reports almost 4,300 hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in past day

The number of confirmed cases on April 17 was 10,282, including 456 children.

09:30, 18.04.2021

Ukraine reports over 4,200 COVID-19 hospitalizations on March 13

Most of new cases were reported in Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Lviv, and Kharkiv regions.

10:10, 14.03.2021

Three more Ukrainian regions may be included in COVID-19 red zone

Two western regions are among them.

22:59, 11.03.2021

Scientist warns spring wave of COVID-19 in Ukraine may translate into disaster

The daily death toll may hit 1,000.

22:59, 10.03.2021

Stepanov: Several COVID-19 strains circulating in Ukraine, no dangerous variants detected

Ukraine sends its samples to international laboratories.

17:40, 03.03.2021

Over 3,100 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in first four days

Ninety people got vaccinated on February 27 alone.

13:59, 28.02.2021

Passenger transportation to be banned in COVID-19 red zones in Ukraine

The decision was made on February 24 and will come into force seven days later.

20:59, 24.02.2021

EU bans exports of COVID-19 vaccines without authorization, Ukraine not subject to curbs as neighbor

The measure will not be applicable to Western Balkans Eastern Partnership countries.

22:59, 29.01.2021

EU keeps travel curbs on Ukrainian citizens in place amid COVID-19

Only six countries are on the EU's green zone list.

10:15, 29.01.2021

Health Minister Stepanov: Tough curbs stabilize COVID-19 situation

The country will be switched over to the so-called adaptive quarantine as of January 25.

22:55, 24.01.2021

National Bank elaborates on Ukraine's economy recovery after coronavirus crisis

Ukraine's GDP will rise by 4.2% and will continue to grow rapidly at around 4% in 2022–2023, the regulator believes.

18:58, 21.01.2021

Lockdown in Ukraine on Jan 8-24: Regulations

The new rules will be in effect throughout the country.

20:59, 04.01.2021

Incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine exceeds norm by over eight times

As of December 31, some 36.3% of beds allocated for coronavirus patients were occupied.

15:28, 31.12.2020

COVID-19 vaccines bought by government will be free for all Ukrainians

The first batch with 8 million doses of a vaccine is expected to be shipped to Ukraine under the COVAX Facility in March 2021.

13:25, 31.12.2020

Ukraine's government not to give up January lockdown plans

An increase in new cases is expected after New Year's Day celebrations.

11:55, 28.12.2020

Ukraine reports over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Over 15,300 coronavirus patients recovered in the past day.

11:50, 25.12.2020

France could help Ukraine get coronavirus vaccine – Zelensky

The President of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart.

22:59, 22.12.2020

COVID-19: Expert says new mutant strain already in Ukraine

Changes in the clinical picture of coronavirus infection could be seen in the country's regions bordering other European countries.

19:30, 21.12.2020

Kyiv reports over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

The death toll is 1,584 victims now.

13:45, 13.12.2020

Chief medical officer forecasts when Ukraine may see slowdown in COVID-19 epidemic

The vaccination of the population will begin in Ukraine by the spring.

00:59, 11.12.2020

Ukraine to additionally buy 1.2 mln PCR tests to diagnose COVID-19

The agreement was signed between Ukraine's Health Ministry and UNICEF Ukraine.

23:59, 07.12.2020

Kyiv mayor reports over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths as of Dec 7

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 81,335.

18:59, 07.12.2020

Minister Kuleba: Inexpedient to close borders, restrict air traffic for new lockdown

The minister says a ban on foreigners' entry into Ukraine is also not expedient.

23:59, 04.12.2020

Speaker Razumkov says 26 lawmakers, 67 parliament workers ill with COVID-19 now

He estimates that over 150 lawmakers have been tested positive for the coronavirus.

20:59, 04.12.2020

Poll: 70% of Ukrainians see COVID-19 as threat for themselves, their families

In addition, 79% of the pollees back the idea of mass testing.

17:59, 04.12.2020

Over half of Ukrainians ready to get free COVID-19 vaccine – poll

Only 35% of the pollees are ready to get vaccinated if the vaccination is done on a paid basis.

16:40, 02.12.2020

Immunologist predicts another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Ukraine in Q1

He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths.

10:00, 28.11.2020

Several New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media

A decision on a new lockdown in Ukraine could be made after November 28-29.

22:59, 27.11.2020

First COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media

The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses.

17:58, 23.11.2020

Ukraine plans to get US$300 mln loan from World Bank to tackle pandemic fallout

The funds will allow the government to attract additional funds to enhance social assistance and social services in Ukraine.

16:55, 23.11.2020

G20 pushes private sector to help in debt relief efforts

The freeze in official debt service payments will be extended to mid-2021.

09:00, 23.11.2020

Analysts forecast from 17,000 to 33,000 COVID-19 deaths in Ukraine by year-end

They say Ukraine ranks last among European countries by number of coronavirus tests.

15:45, 20.11.2020

Health ministry discloses price of COVID-19 vaccine for Ukrainians

Ukraine hopes to get about 8 million doses of the vaccine under the COVAX Facility.

12:40, 19.11.2020

Zelensky says number of beds in hospitals for COVID-19 patients may be doubled if need be

The president assured "the state is ready for any difficult scenario."

11:30, 19.11.2020

PM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine, says it helps slash new COVID-19 cases

It is in effect every weekend from November 14 through November 30.

10:40, 17.11.2020

Minister Kuleba: Ukraine may close borders again in case of full lockdown

However, he says, the question is not on the agenda now.

10:55, 16.11.2020

WHO outlines timeframe for supply of COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine

Ukraine may get up to 8.34 million doses of the vaccine by the end of 2021.

22:59, 13.11.2020

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Saturday and Sunday declared working days in Lviv to counter nationwide weekend quarantine

This move will let local shopping malls and entertainment centers work on the weekend.

18:59, 13.11.2020

Ex-minister predicts death toll from COVID-19 in Ukraine to hit 20,000 by year-end

The death toll was 9,317 people as of November 13, including 172 deaths recorded in the past day.

11:00, 13.11.2020

Minister for Donbas reintegration Reznikov contracts coronavirus

The official says he feels well.

20:59, 11.11.2020

UN OCHA: Over 9 mln Ukrainians to be pushed into poverty amid coronavirus pandemic

The effects of the socioeconomic decline are likely to be devastating for the populations in the Russia-occupied part of Ukraine.

18:59, 11.11.2020

Zelensky asks Merkel to assist in allocating COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine

The parties agreed to further coordinate efforts to overcome the consequences of the pandemic.

22:59, 10.11.2020

Hospital beds for COVID-19 patients in 10 Ukrainian regions filled by over 70%

The average rate nationwide is 63.8%.

18:25, 10.11.2020

Foreign investors losing interest in Ukraine – survey

The "lack of trust in judiciary" was named the main obstacle to foreign investment for the first time in five years.

16:05, 09.11.2020

Ukraine's parliament introduces fines for not wearing face masks in public places

The size of the fine is set from US$6 to US$9 at the current forex rate.

12:59, 06.11.2020