Ukraine manages to survive peak of third wave of coronavirus pandemic – Stepanov
The number of those discharged from hospitals yesterday, April 13, exceeded the number of hospitalized ones by 22.8%, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
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Ukraine, China plan to hold joint meeting on medical cooperation
Ukraine and China plan to hold a meeting of the Ukrainian-Chinese Subcommission on Medical Cooperation to expand cooperation in various fields of health care.
Ukraine, Azerbaijan to exchange experience in solving problems of IDPs
Ukraine is ready to cooperate with Azerbaijani experts in solving the problems of internally displaced persons, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksii Reznikov has said.
Denisova, McDonald discuss observance of human rights in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Kara McDonald have discussed the observance of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Kyiv extends strict quarantine restrictions until April 30
The Kyiv commission on emergency situations has extended strict quarantine restrictions in the capital for two more weeks, until April 30, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 1,457 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has recorded 1,457 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Freedom House calls Ukraine ‘partly free’ country
Ukraine was rated among partly free countries in 2021.
Harry Theocharis, Minister of Tourism of Greece
Ukrainians additionally need only negative PCR test to holiday in Greece from May 14
Ambassador Perebyinis meets with heads of Ukrainian organizations in Czech Republic
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Czech Republic Yevhen Perebyinis held an online meeting of the Coordination Council of Heads of Ukrainian NGOs in the Czech Republic.
UN representative: Pandemic complicates humanitarian aid deliveries to CADLR
During the COVID-19 quarantine period, bureaucratic procedures have become more complicated when organizing the delivery of humanitarian goods to certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (CADLR).
More than 15,000 people in Ukraine vaccinated in past day
On April 13, 15,152 people in Ukraine were vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 14,553 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 14,553 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,887,338, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
13 April 2021
Stepanov expects Pfizer vaccine to be supplied to Ukraine this week
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said he expects a batch of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be supplied to Ukraine under the COVAX scheme this week.
Ukrainian delegation discuss situation in the east, fight against COVID-19 pandemic in Israel
The Ukrainian delegation visited the State of Israel and held talks on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination, trade, and the situation in eastern Ukraine.
Kyiv reports 1,503 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,503 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine starts using CoronaVac vaccine – Stepanov
Today, April 13, Ukraine starts using the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Chinese company Sinovac Biotech.
Zelensky greets Muslims on beginning of Ramadan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Muslims on the beginning of Ramadan.
Ukraine reports 11,680 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,680 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,872,785, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
12 April 2021
Greek tourism minister: We are waiting for Ukrainians from May 14
Greece plans to accept Ukrainian tourists from May 14 when it opens its borders to a number of countries outside the Schengen area, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Health Ministry starts to deliver CoronaVac vaccine to regions
The Ministry of Health has begun distributing the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech among the regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says.
First Lady suggests creating Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine
First Lady Olena Zelenska has suggested setting up the Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine.
Epidemic situation remains unstable in Ukraine – expert
The epidemic situation in Ukraine is still unstable, according to Head of the Department of Epidemiology at Kharkiv National Medical University Tetiana Chumachenko.
Kyiv to decide on further quarantine restrictions on April 14 - Klitschko
On Wednesday, April 14, a meeting of the Kyiv city emergency commission will be held to decide on further steps regarding quarantine restrictions in the capital, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Kyiv reports 537 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 537 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine, Turkey sign agreement on housing construction for Crimean Tatars
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and Turkey on the construction of housing for Crimean Tatars, which will allow building about 500 apartments for internally displaced persons.
First Lady launches two Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey
During a working visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Turkey, First Lady Olena Zelenska launched two new Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey – at the Galata Tower in Istanbul and at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara.
First Lady launches two Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey
During a working visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Turkey, First Lady Olena Zelenska launched two new Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey – at the Galata Tower in Istanbul and at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara.
Ukraine reports 7,856 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 7,856 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,861,105, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
10 April 2021
Canada’s FM meets with Ukrainian diaspora representatives
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau held a virtual meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).
Kyiv reports 1,605 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 1,605 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 175,872, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 17,463 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 17,463 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,841,137, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
09 April 2021
Odesa court releases Sternenko, Demchuk from custody
Odesa Court of Appeal has released Serhiy Sternenko and Ruslan Demchuk from custody and placed them under round-the-clock house arrest, according to Sternenko's Telegram channel.
Zelensky leads rating of trust in politicians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leads the rating of trust in politicians, with 45% of Ukrainians who trust him and 52% who do not trust him, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on April 6-7, 2021.
Kyiv reports 1,864 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has recorded 1,864 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Almost 5,000 schools in Ukraine transferred to distance learning due to COVID-19
More than 4,800 schools in Ukraine have been transferred to distance learning due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
More than 18,000 people in Ukraine vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day
As many as 18,569 people in Ukraine were vaccinated against COVID-19 yesterday, April 8, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Health’s website.
Ukraine to receive 117,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine in May – Stepanov
Ukraine will receive 117,000 doses of the American Pfizer vaccine in May, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Ministry of Health expects rise in coronavirus cases in next 10 days
The number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine is expected to grow in the next 10 days, according to Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine reports 19,676 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 19,676 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,823,674, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
08 April 2021
Government working to increase number of oxygen-supplied beds – PM
The government is working to increase the number of beds supplied with oxygen at COVID-19 designated hospitals.
Vaccination with CoronaVac in Ukraine will begin after April 10 – Stepanov
Vaccination with CoronaVac in Ukraine will begin after the completion of laboratory testing of the vaccine on April 10, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Monitoring of Russia’s human rights violations in occupied territories urgently needed – Zhovkva
Constant monitoring of Russia's violations of human rights in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and in Crimea is urgently needed.
Up to 400,000 Roma people live in Ukraine
According to various estimates, between 150,000 and 400,000 Roma people live in Ukraine.
Ukrainian ambassador visits private football museum in Kuwait
On April 8, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Oleksandr Balanutsa visited a private football museum founded by Kuwaiti historian Mr. Hussein Al-Balushi.
Ministry of Health developing concept of medical care for rare disease patients
The Ministry of Health intends to adopt a concept to develop a system of health care for patients with rare diseases, according to Deputy Minister of Health Svitlana Shatalova.
Kyiv reports 1,886 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,886 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 19,419 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 19,419 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,803,998, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
07 April 2021
Foreigners entering Ukraine required to present negative PCR test result or self-isolate
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the resolution on imposition of quarantine and anti-epidemic measures, according to which foreigners or stateless persons entering Ukraine are required to present negative PCR test result or self-isolate.
PM Shmyhal: No need to impose total quarantine
A decrease in newly reported COVID-19 cases is already observed in a number of regions classified as red zone, so there is no need to impose strict restrictive measures throughout the country.
Kyiv reports 1,417 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has recorded 1,417 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Denisova: Twenty-three civilians killed in eastern Ukraine due to Russia’s aggression last year
In 2020, twenty-three civilians were killed in Donetsk and Luhansk regions due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
USAID to provide support to Ukraine for transporting Pfizer vaccine
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide Ukraine with special refrigerators for transporting the Pfizer vaccine.
Ukraine signs agreement with Pfizer for supply of 10M doses of vaccine – Zelensky
Ukraine has signed an agreement with the American pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer for the supply of 10 million doses of coronavirus vaccine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukraine reports 15,415 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 15,415 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,784,579, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
06 April 2021
Yermak: G7, EU ambassadors welcome establishment of Center for Countering Disinformation
The ambassadors of the G7 countries, the European Union and NATO representatives welcome the establishment of the Center for Countering Disinformation and have already begun to cooperate with it.
Ukraine expects new batches of COVID-19 vaccines in April
The deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines and the number of vaccinated people will grow in Ukraine this month; in particular, first supplies under the COVAX Facility are expected in the middle of April.
COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeded in Kyiv and 21 regions – Ministry of Health
Kyiv city and 10 regions in Ukraine have been included in the red zone of the COVID-19 quarantine, Ukrinform reports with reference to data published on the Ukrainian Ministry of Health's website.
Kyiv reports 1,432 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,432 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Diplomats trying to unblock export of 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India
Ukrainian diplomats are working to obtain export permit for 1.5 million doses of Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India.