Update on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus infection

According to the Public Health Center of Ukraine, as of May 31, in Ukraine there have been officially confirmed 1,703 (58 children out of this number, 11 healthcare workers) new cases of COVID-19 infection.

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign started on February 24, 2021. Since the beginning of the immunization campaign, 1,147,581 people have been vaccinated.

On May 30, 2021, 6,168 people were vaccinated against COVID-19. Of this number 190 people got CoviShield vaccine, 5,836 – CoronaVac vaccine, 42 – Comirnaty vaccine, 100 – AstraZeneka, Janssen - 0.

During the last 24 hours, there have been hospitalized 810 persons, 64 patients died, 4,934 persons recovered. There have been conducted 16,224 testings (8,822 using the PCR method, 1,176 using the ELISA method and research by rapid tests for antigen to SARS-CoV-2 – 6,226).

During the entire pandemic in Ukraine:

• 2,202,494 persons contracted COVID-19 infection;
• 2,041,082 people recovered;
• 50,536 people died;
• 10,180,777 testing have been conducted.

The number of people with coronavirus disease in regions:   

Data from the temporarily occupied territories of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk regions and the city of Sevastopol are not available.

The Ministry of Health reminds that following three simple rules of anti-epidemic safety - keeping a distance, wearing a mask and using hand sanitizers - saves lives. Take care of yourself and your family. When having the first signs of respiratory illness, be sure to call your family doctor or the contact center of the Ministry of Health phoning 0 800 60 20 19.