Ukraine to end COVID restrictions on July 1
Ukraine is set to lift both the quarantine and state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic on July 1, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced during a cabinet meeting on June 27.
"Covid-19 posed a significant challenge to Ukrainians; our focus during this period was on implementing decisions that would safeguard people's lives," Shmyhal said.
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He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare professionals who have been battling the pandemic and are currently providing vital assistance to Ukraine's defenders and civilians.
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“We developed response mechanisms during the pandemic, which have proven to be useful amidst the full-scale war,” the PM added.
“Now, we are addressing new challenges using these refined methods and approaches.”
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On May 6, Ukraine’s Health Ministry disclosed that since the onset of the pandemic, Ukraine has registered over 5.5 million COVID cases, of which nearly 416,000 were among children. The virus has also led to 112,268 fatalities, including 89 children and 1,256 healthcare workers.
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