Foreign Ministry: 151 Ukrainians with COVID-19 being treated abroad
Some 151 Ukrainians infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 are being treated abroad, including 121 – in Italy, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry wrote on Facebook.
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21 April 2020
Ukraine returns to top 100 of World Press Freedom Index
Ukraine ranks 96th out of 180 countries in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, having returned to top 100 for the first time since 2009.
Persons released during detainee exchange test negative for coronavirus – President's Office
Persons released from the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas have undergone PCR testing and received negative results.
Infrastructure minister announces evacuation flights from Israel, USA, Thailand
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine plans to perform evacuation flights from Israel, the USA, Thailand and several other countries next week.
Kyiv city reports 42 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 892
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 892 in Kyiv city, including 43 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry: 1,138 Ukrainian health workers contracted coronavirus
Some 1,138 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19 since the pandemic began in Ukraine.
Ukrainian army reports 39 coronavirus cases
The number of Ukrainian servicepersons infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 39 people, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine’s chief sanitary doctor wants to extend quarantine until May 12
Ukraine’s Chief Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko announced his intention to initiate the extension of coronavirus quarantine and to weaken it at the same time.
Ukraine reports 6,125 coronavirus cases, including 415 over past day
Ukraine has reported 415 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 6,125, according to the Health Ministry.
Coronavirus outbreak peak in Ukraine expected in early May
The Cabinet of Ministers expects that Ukraine may reach the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in early May.
20 April 2020
Ukraine leaves border with Russia closed until end of quarantine – Stepanov
In accordance with quarantine measures, Ukraine will continue to control the border with the Russian Federation and keep it closed.
Kyiv reports 49 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 850 – Klitschko
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 850 in Kyiv city, including 49 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine confirms 5,710 coronavirus cases, including 261 over past day
Ukraine has reported 261 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 5,710, according to the Public Health Centre.
18 April 2020
Movie dispelling myths of Donbas available online
The documentary The Cacophony of the Donbas by Igor Minaiev has been released on takflix.com to mark the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the war in eastern Ukraine.
Five planes delivering medical supplies to Ukraine every week from abroad
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that about five planes a week deliver medical supplies to Ukraine for fighting coronavirus.
Ukraine reports 5,106 coronavirus cases, including 133 deaths
Ukraine has confirmed 5,106 coronavirus cases, including 133 deaths and 275 recoveries.
17 April 2020
Cemeteries in Kyiv region closed until end of quarantine
Cemeteries in Kyiv region have been closed to visits until the end of the quarantine period, Acting Head of Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasyl Volodin has said.
Coronavirus quarantine temporary but very important - Zelensky
Quarantine is a temporary but extremely important measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Seven more coronavirus cases confirmed in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Seven more coronavirus cases have been recorded in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 1.4 million IDPs registered in Ukraine
As of April 13, over 1.4 million internally displaced persons are registered in Ukraine.
Truskavets receives 40,000 medical masks from China
The Ukrainian town of Truskavets has received 40,000 medical face masks from its Chinese sister town of Lianzhou.
Nineteen people contract coronavirus at Kyiv Theological Academy
Nineteen people have contracted coronavirus at the Kyiv Theological Academy and the seminary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, the Academy's press service has said on Facebook.
Health Ministry intends to test healthcare workers for COVID-19 once every five days
The number of coronavirus cases among Ukrainian healthcare workers has grown to 879.
Ukraine buys 176 ventilators since March 1 – health minister
Ukraine has purchased 176 medical ventilators since March 1, 2020, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov states.
Kyiv city reports 61 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 705
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 705 in Kyiv city, including 61 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
U.S. Embassy calls on Russia to end illegal restrictions on OSCE activities in Donbas
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has called on Russia to end illegal restrictions on the movements of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, which plays a vital role in preserving stability in eastern Ukraine.
UNICEF: Forty-two thousand Ukrainian children at risk of abuse and neglect
Forty-two thousand Ukrainian children were sent back home from child-care institutions without prior verification of the family conditions.
Prosecutor General's Office cooperating with released Ukrainians to gather evidence for ICC
The Prosecutor General's Office cooperates with all released Ukrainians to prepare and submit evidence of the violation of international humanitarian law to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
Ukraine reports 4,662 coronavirus cases, including 501 over past day
Ukraine has reported 501 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 4,662, according to the Public Health Centre.
16 April 2020
His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
In this crisis, we have discovered that our homes and families are called to become a "small church"
Ukrainian army reports second coronavirus death
An employee of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has died of the COVID-19 acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus at Lviv Regional Infectious Disease Hospital, the press service of the medical forces command has reported.
Acting culture minister: Ukraine has to legally protect monuments in Crimea from invaders
The Verkhovna Rada must urgently ratify a document aimed at protecting cultural heritage, which should, in particular, prevent the destruction of the Tauric Chersonese by the invaders in Crimea.
Kyivstar allocates about UAH 60 million to fight coronavirus
The national telecom operator Kyivstar has already allocated about UAH 60 million to help tackle the coronavirus in Ukraine, including UAH 30 million for the purchase of medical equipment.
Talks on release of Ukrainians held in occupied Crimea, Russia ongoing - Yermak
Negotiations on the release of Ukrainians held in Russia-occupied Crimea and in Russia are ongoing, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has reported on Facebook, commenting on the progress of today's mutual release of detainees.
Kyiv city reports 32 new coronavirus cases, including one death - Klitschko
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 644 in Kyiv city, including 32 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
ICRC ready to be neutral intermediary in mutual release of detainees in Donbas
ICRC is ready to fulfill its role as neutral intermediary as detainees are being released by opposing sides in eastern Ukraine and transferred to temporary accommodations.
Health Ministry: 788 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for coronavirus
Some 788 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.
Five new coronavirus cases recorded in Ukrainian army
Five new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been confirmed in the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours, the medical forces command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported.
Next stage of detainee release begins. Nineteen citizens returning to Ukraine
The next phase of mutual release of detained persons has begun. Nineteen citizens, who were held captive in the temporarily occupied territories, return to Ukraine.
India gives Ukraine 30,000 hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat patients with COVID-19
The Indian government has decided to provide Ukraine with a free batch of 30,000 hydroxychloroquine tablets. According to experts, the drug has a high potential in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
Ukraine confirms 4,161 coronavirus cases
Ukraine has reported 397 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID -19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 4,161, according to the Health Ministry.
15 April 2020
Human rights commissioner: Date and lists for detainee exchange still being negotiated
The next stage of mutual release of citizens is being prepared, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova announced.
Ukrainian pharmaceutical company starts production of drug to treat COVID-19
The Ukrainian pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" passed the state registration for an experimental drug included in the treatment protocol for COVID-19.
Government closes ten more border crossing points
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the decision to temporarily close ten more border crossing points.
Ukraine sends another batch of humanitarian aid to Italy - State Emergency Service
Ukraine has sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Italy today, according to the State Emergency Service.
Kyiv city reports 61 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 612
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 612 people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Vogue writes about Ukrainian artist who creates accessories from old gadgets
Vogue has published the article about Ukrainian artist Hanne Zaruma from Lviv who creates unusual accessories from retro computers and discarded flip phones.
Health Ministry: 684 Ukrainian healthcare workers infected with coronavirus
Some 684 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.
Health Ministry calls on Ukrainians to celebrate Easter at home
The Ukrainian Health Ministry has called on Ukrainians to celebrate Easter at home.
Ukraine reports 3,764 coronavirus cases, including 392 over past day
Ukraine has reported 392 new cases of Covid-19 over the past day, bringing the total number to 3,764, according to the Public Health Centre.
Zelensky announces arrival of 11 aircraft with medical cargo for Ukraine
Three aircraft with personal protective equipment and medical cargo to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are expected to arrive in Ukraine in coming days, and another eight aircraft are due to come next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
14 April 2020
World's largest plane delivers record medical cargo from China to Poland
Ukraine's An-225 Mriya, the world's largest transport aircraft, has delivered a record medical cargo from China to Poland - 100 tonnes, the press service of the Antonov Company has reported on Facebook.
World's largest plane delivers record medical cargo from China to Poland
Ukraine's An-225 Mriya, the world's largest transport aircraft, has delivered a record medical cargo from China to Poland - 100 tonnes, the press service of the Antonov Company has reported on Facebook.
UIA crash in Iran: Ukraine to conduct forensic analysis
The Prosecutor General's Office has appointed the conduct of comprehensive forensic analysis of the UIA’s Tehran-Kyiv flight crash in Iran and insists on creation of the international investigation team.
Zelensky: We can talk about improvement after Easter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that everyone should be aware of the importance of observing quarantine measures at Easter and if crowds can be avoided, it will be possible to talk about the improvement of the situation in Ukraine.
Nearly 70% of Ukrainians see coronavirus quarantine as effective - poll
Almost 70% of Ukrainians consider the quarantine to be an effective measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group during April 10-12.
Kyiv city reports 551 cases of coronavirus – Klitschko
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 551 people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Decision to lift quarantine will be made by April 24 - Stepanov
The decision to ease quarantine restrictions in Ukraine will be made by April 24, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Almost 600 healthcare workers infected with Covid-19 in Ukraine
Almost 600 healthcare workers in Ukraine have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.