Update on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus infection

According to the Public Health Center of Ukraine, as of August 12, in Ukraine there have been officially confirmed 1,263 (73 children out of this number, 52 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, 7,171,756 vaccines have been made.

On August 12, 2021, 163,310 people were vaccinated against COVID-19. Of this number 0 people got CoviShield vaccine, 41,950 - CoronaVac vaccine, 52,382 – Comirnaty vaccine, 8,386 – AstraZeneka, Janssen – 1,000, Moderna – 59,592.

Vaccination was carried out by 974 mobile immunization teams, 2,812 vaccination points and 327 vaccination centers.

During the last 24 hours, there have been hospitalized 613 persons, 44 patients died, 1,007  persons recovered. There have been conducted 47,355 testings (22,318 using the PCR method, 8,133 using the ELISA method and research by rapid tests for antigen to SARS-CoV-2 – 16,904).

During the entire pandemic in Ukraine:

• 2,263,864 persons contracted COVID-19 infection;
• 2,195,798 people recovered;
• 53,217 people died;
• 11,627,179 testings 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.