Update on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus infection

According to the Public Health Center of Ukraine, as of August 24, in Ukraine there have been officially confirmed 727 (46 children out of this number, 10 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, 8,300,200 vaccines have been made

The number of vaccinated persons from COVID-19 from the beginning of the campaign makes up 5,108,074. On August 24, 2021, 20,739 people were vaccinated against COVID-19. Of this number 0 people got CoviShield vaccine, 4,296 - CoronaVac vaccine, 7,760 – Comirnaty vaccine, 1,268 – AstraZeneka, Janssen – 664, Moderna – 6,751.

Vaccination was carried out by 254 mobile immunization teams, 821 vaccination points and 301 vaccination centers.

During the last 24 hours, there have been hospitalized 682 persons, 20 patients died, 382 persons recovered. There have been conducted 26,204 testings (12,855 using the PCR method, 2,110using the ELISA method and research by rapid tests for antigen to SARS-CoV-2 – 11,239).

During the entire pandemic in Ukraine:

• 2,276,590 persons contracted COVID-19 infection;
• 2,202,160 people recovered;
• 53,521 people died;
• 11,857,352 testings have been conducted.

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.