Three schools remain closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19
Three schools have been temporarily closed in Kyiv city due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko
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11 December 2020
Kyiv reports 1,880 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,880 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 88,317, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ministry for Digital Transformation, Esports Association sign memorandum of cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov and Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Professional Esports Association (UPEA) Oleksandr Kokhanovsky have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Ukraine reports 13,514 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 13,514 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 872,228, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
10 December 2020
Czech Republic to provide Ukraine with humanitarian aid worth EUR 200,000
The Czech Republic will provide a number of countries, including Ukraine, with personal protective equipment to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zelensky greets Jews on Hanukkah
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Jews from around the world on Hanukkah.
Almost half of Ukrainians think their rights violated
About half of Ukrainians believe that their rights have been violated, according to a poll entitled "What Ukrainians know and think about human rights: assessment of change 2016-2020" on the occasion of Human Rights Day
Kyiv subway to continue to operate during strengthened quarantine in January
The Kyiv subway will work during strengthened quarantine measures in January, according to Head of municipal enterprise Kyiv Metro Viktor Brahinsky.
Highest incidence of coronavirus cases recorded in Kyiv and three regions
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 10.
Kyiv reports record number of new coronavirus cases in past day
Kyiv has confirmed 1,899 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 86,437, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 13,371 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 13,371 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 858,714, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
09 December 2020
Coronavirus quarantine restrictions extended in Ukraine until the end of winter
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the coronavirus quarantine restrictions in Ukraine until February 28, 2021.
Ukraine will submit another request for COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX
Ukraine will submit the second part of the request for COVID-19 vaccine to the COVAX Facility on December 14, 2020.
Ukraine to conduct census in 2023
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to conduct an all-Ukrainian population census in 2023.
Strengthened quarantine to be imposed in Ukraine on January 8-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the imposition of strengthened quarantine measures in Ukraine from January 8 to 25.
Four schools, seven kindergartens closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19
Four schools have been temporarily closed in Kyiv city due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 1,728 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,728 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 84,538, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry names six regions with highest incidence rate of COVID-19
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Odesa regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 9.
Ukraine reports 12,585 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 12,585 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 845,343, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
08 December 2020
Emergency Operations Center in healthcare sector to be established in Ukraine
An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the healthcare sector will be established at the Public Health Center of Ukraine, according to the website of the Public Health Center.
Ukraine seeks objective investigation UIA plane crash near Tehran – Kryklii
The Ukrainian investigation has not yet received the materials and evidence promised by Iran regarding the investigation into the crash of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight PS752 near Tehran, so it calls on partners to support it in seeking justice and an objective investigation into the case.
Denisova, ILO sign memorandum of understanding
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Ukraine, Algeria aim to intensify partnership in tourism sector
Algeria is interested in concluding an intergovernmental agreement with Ukraine on cooperation in the field of tourism and traditional crafts as soon as possible.
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine may be delivered to Ukraine in Jan – Public Health Center
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine may be delivered to Ukraine in January 2021, according to Acting Director of the Public Health Center of the Ukrainian Health Ministry Ihor Kuzin.
Kyiv reports 1,475 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,475 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 82,810, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 8.
Ukraine asks U.S. to provide COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has asked U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien to consider Ukraine as a priority candidate for getting COVID-19 vaccines in the "mode of testing and use in emergencies."
Ukraine reports 10,811 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 10,811 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 832,758, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
07 December 2020
Ukraine to buy additional 1.2 million COVID-19 tests
Ukraine will purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 PCR tests (polymerase chain reaction) under a new agreement between the Ukrainian Health Ministry and UNICEF, the ministry's press service has reported.
Five schools remain closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19
Five schools have been closed in Kyiv city due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Moscow court sentences ex-Ukrainian footballer to 12 years in jail 'for espionage'
The Moscow City Court has sentenced Ukrainian citizen Vasyl Vasylenko to 12 years in a high-security penitentiary "for espionage," the court's press service has told Interfax.
Kyiv reports 1,526 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,526 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 81,335, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry: Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in three regions and Kyiv city
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Zaporizhzhia regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 7.
Ukraine discusses with Turkey possibility of joint creation of launch vehicles
Ukraine is discussing with Turkey the possibility of commercializing the missile industry for the joint creation of launch vehicles so that they can be launched from the territory of third countries.
Ukraine may start mass vaccination against COVID-19 in mid-2021 - expert
Ukraine may start mass vaccination against COVID-19 no earlier than mid-2021, according to Serhii Komisarenko, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the head of the commission on biosafety and biological protection at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 8,641 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 8,641 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 821,947, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
05 December 2020
NSDC Staff begins cooperation with Ukrainian Red Cross
The Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, together with the Presidential Commissioner for Volunteer Affairs, is launching joint coordination with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.
Ukraine’s Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of December 4, 2020.
Kyiv confirms 1,541 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city reported 1,541 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. Fifteen people died, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine records 13,825 new coronavirus cases
As of December 5, Ukraine has reported 801,716 COVID-19 cases, including 13,825 new coronavirus cases confirmed in past 24 hours.
04 December 2020
Nearly 80% of Ukrainians back idea of mass coronavirus testing
Almost 80% of Ukrainians support the idea of mass COVID-19 testing of the population, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Govt won't stop public transportation in case of stricter lockdown
The Cabinet of Ministers does not plan to restrict the operation of public transport in the event of the introduction of stricter quarantine measures.
State budget should envisage UAH 15B for COVID-19 vaccination – health minister
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said that the government should project UAH 15.1 billion in the state budget for the vaccination of the population against COVID-19.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence rate of COVID-19
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 4.
Kyiv reports 1,374 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,374 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 76,750, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
International organizations deliver 157 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Donbas over a week
International organizations delivered 157 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine over the past week, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
More than 31,000 hospital beds equipped to provide oxygen – health minister
In Ukraine, more than 31,000 hospital beds are equipped to provide oxygen to COVID-19 patients, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine will get COVID-19 vaccine in late Q1 or early Q2 – health minister
Ukraine expects a coronavirus vaccine to be available at the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter of 2021, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Health Ministry does not recommend lockdown in December - Stepanov
The Health Ministry will not recommend the government to introduce a full coronavirus lockdown in December.
Kyiv may need two years to return tourism industry to pre-pandemic levels - city administration
Experts say that it may take up to two years for Kyiv city to return its tourism industry to pre-pandemic levels.
Ukraine reports 15,131 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 15,131 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 787,891, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
03 December 2020
Ukraine, Switzerland sign memorandum on production of medical ventilators
Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna and Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Ukraine and Moldova Claude Wild signed a memorandum of understanding between the Governments of Ukraine and Switzerland on the Ukrainian-Swiss project "Budgeting the production of medical ventilators in response to the COVID-19 challenges".
Ukrainian-Polish international education center opens in Donetsk region
The first Ukrainian-Polish international education and science center in Donetsk region has opened at the Donbas State Pedagogical University.
UAE donates 200,000 masks, 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests to Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided Ukraine with 100,000 rapid tests to detect COVID-19 and 200,000 face masks, according to the press service of the head of state.
Kyiv reports 1,364 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,364 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 75,376, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Second Honorary Consulate of Ukraine opens in Denmark
The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine opens in the city of Outrup, Southern Denmark.
Ukraine reports 14,496 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 14,496 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 772,760, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
02 December 2020
About 3% of Ukraine’s population have already had COVID-19
According to the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, about 3% of the population of Ukraine have already had COVID-19.
Ministry for Veterans' Affairs, Ukrainian Esports Federation to launch joint projects
The Ministry for Veterans' Affairs of Ukraine and the NGO All-Ukrainian Organization "Ukrainian Esports Federation” (UESF) have agreed on cooperation in the field of e-sports, the press service of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs reports.