unian--2020-04-03--National Bank buys US$34 mln on Ukraine's interbank forex market April 2

Foreign currency supplies from businesses exceeded demand , while the hryvnia strengthened to UAH 27.5 per dollar .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) bought US $ 34 million on the interbank foreign exchange market on April 2 .
The situation contributed to this , as foreign currency supplies from businesses exceeded demand , while the hryvnia strengthened to UAH 27.5 per U.S. dollar , maintaining the trend , the NBU wrote on Facebook on Thursday .
The regulator on April 2 conducted its third transaction to exchange cash dollars for cashless ones , transferring to banks US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desks .
`` We do n't fix the rate .
We are not planning any forex restrictions and see positive among negative , '' the NBU added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank sold US $ 76.8 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week .
Earlier , the NBU was selling US $ 1 billion for two weeks in a row each , on March 10-13 and on March 16-20 .
Since the beginning of the year , the regulator 's sales on the interbank forex market have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Foreign currency supplies from businesses exceeded demand, while the hryvnia strengthened to UAH 27.5 per dollar.
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unian--2020-04-03--PM Shmyhal announces Ukraine's "economy restart" in early May

The gradual relaunch of the economy does not mean that other quarantine measures wo n't be tightened .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said the Cabinet of Ministers intends to start easing quarantine measures in Ukraine in late April if there is a decrease in the dynamics of the coronavirus incidence .
`` According to our plan , if there is a decrease in the dynamics of incidence , we will be able to start gradual easing of quarantine measures in late April .
This process will take place in several stages , '' he said in a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of working age will start going to work again , movement of public transport will be restored simultaneously to `` restart the economy '' in early May .
`` Ukraine can not afford to stay idle for six months or even two to three months , '' he said .
Shmyhal emphasized the Cabinet of Ministers did not stop and does not plan to stop commodity circulation , operations of industrial enterprises and critical infrastructure .
At the same time , the prime minister added the gradual relaunch of the economy does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tightened .
`` The government is trying to maintain balance between quarantine measures and preserving the economy .
The implementation of this plan depends entirely on the consciousness of each of you .
Together , we must respond to today 's challenges , '' he added .

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unian--2020-04-04--Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide nearing 1,120,000

Some 226,873 COVID-19 patients have already recovered .
The number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases worldwide has increased @ @ @ @ @ as of 10:22 a.m. local time on April 4 was provided by the Coronavirus COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The @ @ @ @ @ highest number of confirmed cases were the United States with 278,458 cases , Italy with @ @ @ @ @ , Germany with 91,159 , and France with 83,029 .
The total deaths stood at @ @ @ @ @ tolls were reported in Italy ( 14,681 people ) , Spain ( 11,198 ) , @ @ @ @ @ the United Kingdom ( 3,605 ) , and Iran ( 3,294 ) .
Some 226,873 @ @ @ @ @ .
As many as 181 countries have been affected by the virus .
As of @ @ @ @ @ 4 , Ukraine had confirmed 1,096 cases , including 28 deaths .

Some 226,873 COVID-19 patients have already recovered.
The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide has increased to 1,119,109.
The data as of 10:22 a.m. local time on April 4 was provided by the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Read alsoNumber of total confirmed COVID-19 cases exceeds 1 mln worldwide
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The top five countries with the highest number of confirmed cases were the United States with 278,458 cases, Italy with 119,827, Spain with 119,199, Germany with 91,159, and France with 83,029.
The total deaths stood at 58,955. The highest death tolls were reported in Italy (14,681 people), Spain (11,198), France (6,507), the United Kingdom (3,605), and Iran (3,294).
Some 226,873 COVID-19 patients have already recovered.
As many as 181 countries have been affected by the virus.
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on April 4, Ukraine had confirmed 1,096 cases, including 28 deaths.


unian--2020-04-04--Trump fires intelligence official involved in his impeachment probe – media

A U.S. official said Thomas Monheim , a career intelligence professional , would serve as acting inspector general for the time being .
U.S. President Donald Trump notified Congress on Friday that he is firing the inspector general of the U.S. intelligence community who was involved in triggering an impeachment probe of the president last year .
In a letter to key lawmakers , Trump said he planned to remove the official , Michael Atkinson , in 30 days , saying , `` it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general , '' he said .
A U.S. official said Thomas Monheim , a career intelligence professional , would serve as acting inspector general for the time being .
Atkinson , a Trump appointee , had determined that a whistleblower 's report was credible in alleging Trump abused his office in attempting to solicit Ukraine 's interference in the 2020 U.S. election for his political benefit .
Atkinson was also concerned that Trump potentially exposed himself to `` serious national security and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son during a July 25 phone call , according to a Justice Department legal opinion .
After contentious , partisan hearings , the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump but the Republican-led Senate acquitted him of the charges in early February .
Democrats heaped criticism on Trump for firing Atkinson , particularly as the country reels from the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` In the midst of a national emergency , it is unconscionable that the president is once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intelligence community by firing yet another an intelligence official simply for doing his job , '' said Democratic Senator Mark Warner , ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee .

A U.S. official said Thomas Monheim, a career intelligence professional, would serve as acting inspector general for the time being.
U.S. President Donald Trump notified Congress on Friday that he is firing the inspector general of the U.S. intelligence community who was involved in triggering an impeachment probe of the president last year.
In a letter to key lawmakers, Trump said he planned to remove the official, Michael Atkinson, in 30 days, saying, "it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general," as reported by Reuters.
"This is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general," he said.
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A U.S. official said Thomas Monheim, a career intelligence professional, would serve as acting inspector general for the time being.
Read alsoU.S Senate acquits Trump of impeachment charges – media
Atkinson, a Trump appointee, had determined that a whistleblower's report was credible in alleging Trump abused his office in attempting to solicit Ukraine's interference in the 2020 U.S. election for his political benefit.
Atkinson was also concerned that Trump potentially exposed himself to "serious national security and counter-intelligence risks" when he pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son during a July 25 phone call, according to a Justice Department legal opinion.
After contentious, partisan hearings, the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump but the Republican-led Senate acquitted him of the charges in early February.
Democrats heaped criticism on Trump for firing Atkinson, particularly as the country reels from the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In the midst of a national emergency, it is unconscionable that the president is once again attempting to undermine the integrity of the intelligence community by firing yet another an intelligence official simply for doing his job," said Democratic Senator Mark Warner, ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.


unian--2020-04-04--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine rises to 1,096 by Saturday morning

A total of 154 new cases have been recorded over the past day .
The number of confirmed cases of @ @ @ @ @ had risen to 1,096 by Saturday morning .
Read alsoUkraine to daily produce up to @ @ @ @ @ '' As of 10:00 Kyiv time on April 4 , there were 1,096 laboratory-confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ including 28 deaths , while 23 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital , @ @ @ @ @ said on Telegram .
A total of 154 new cases have been recorded over the @ @ @ @ @ reported earlier , the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine had @ @ @ @ @ evening .

A total of 154 new cases have been recorded over the past day.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine had risen to 1,096 by Saturday morning.
Read alsoUkraine to daily produce up to 7,000 coronavirus PCR test kits
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on April 4, there were 1,096 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including 28 deaths, while 23 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Telegram.
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A total of 154 new cases have been recorded over the past day.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine had risen to 1,072 by Friday evening.


unian--2020-04-04--New technology for the production of implants made of titanium alloys has been introduced in Ukraine

The proposed technology allows to use the natural properties of titanium oxide in anatase form to create an antibacterial coating on implants made of titanium alloys .
Ukrainian scientists have invented and patented the new technology with the support of Ukrainian businessman Vladimir Manukian .
The new technology for changing the surfaces of titanium implants , that are used in traumatology and orthopedics for the treatment of fractures in case of threatened suppuration ( open fractures , gunshot wounds , etc . )
as well as bone defects in cancer patients , has been put forward by the scientists from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and experiments took the scientists a year to develop and implement the invention .
Having received the technology for acquiring the antibacterial properties of titanium implant surfaces , the scientists from Luhansk State Medical University ( Severodonetsk ) in cooperation with the development engineers of Kharkov plant Vostok-N , changed the properties of orthopedic implants .
What makes the technology of new titanium implants unique ?
The main feature of surface modification of titanium alloys is an antibacterial coating made according to the unique technology .
“ We use one of the forms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form of anatase in the antibacterial coating of titanium implants , that is formed as a result of microarc oxidation of titanium , but with the addition of silica .
This is very essential for surgery , as , despite the aseptic conditions in operating rooms and the use of antibiotics , the risk of suppurative-septic complications during the treatment is currently quite high ” , says trauma surgeon , Assistant Professor of Luhansk State Medical University , Candidate of Medical Science Aleksandr Samoilenko .
He also noted that , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5-10 % of cases in surgical treatment of fractures , and 1-3 % in endoprosthetics .
The amount of suppuration may reach up to 16 % of cases in cancer patients after implantation of megaprosthesis due to altered immunity .
“ One of the ways to prevent the suppuration is the use of materials with antimicrobial properties .
And this applies to all areas of surgery such as oncology , neurosurgery , prosthetics , military surgery , dentistry and cardiac surgery as well ” , emphasized Aleksandr Samoilenko .
Titanium implants with antibacterial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been applied at a hospital in Severodonetsk The first 5 surgeries with the use of new plates with antibacterial coating `` Oberig-Si '' ( factory name ) have been performed in hospitals of Severodonetsk and Kremennaya hospital in Luhansk region .
They operated on patients with traumatological problems , namely partial or complete replacement of damaged parts of the skeleton were made to them .
One of the patients with jaw cancer , was intra-operatively replaced the subtotal bone defect using an innovative implant , that allowed to restore the function of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coating , reduces the risks of suppuration , heavy metals from the implant alloy do not affect the healing of wound tissues and the body as a whole .
To give antibacterial properties to implants , it is proposed to use silver , as well as some other materials .
But over time , the silver coating flakes , the surface of the implant becomes “ exposed ” .
There is a risk of “ metallosis ” ( tissue reaction to metal ) and suppuration .
The new technology protects the patient 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as aluminum , vanadium and manganese .
The surface was called `` OBERIG '' , which is legible both in Ukrainian and Russian languages .
What is more important , that “ OBERIG ” protects everyone being under its “ cover , ” explained Aleksandr Samoilenko .
The discovery of Ukrainian scientists will help the development of domestic surgery , for example , patients after cardiological operations , when there are not any problems with the heart after the operation , but a nonunion or suppuration occurred at the place of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients choose ceramic coated implants for stenting , rather than “ bare ” titanium stents .
Indeed , at the moment , there are no such proposals for chest union .
The titanium implant with OBERIG not only prevents the formation of a bacterial film , but also survives better .
However , the state does not allocate enough funds for the production of implants and studies of the properties of various coatings on their surfaces .
In this regard , Ukrainian scientists can only rely on the support of businessmen and charitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titanium implants is under consideration to become large-volume “ Inventions are not funded by the state .
In case the government allocates some funds they are not sufficient .
Thus , business communities come to help .
For example , businessman Vladimir Manukian provided full support for the latest developments .
Thanks to him , the research , production , and operations have been carried out , ” said Aleksandr Samoilenko , trauma surgeon .
“ I was born and grown up in an industrial region and I know for sure how often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as improper treatment , can change the fate and life of a person .
When I found out that Kharkov scientists were working on creating a technology that could help people with fractures and pathologies of the human musculoskeletal system , the question of support was obvious .
I also patronize a group of developers involved in the treatment of so-called `` crystal people . ''
I ’ m sure that titanium implants created according to the innovative technology will give people with such diagnosis a chance to lead a full-on life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well he made a point that after having the first five implants been successfully applied to treat patients in Luhansk region , he aims to facilitate the establishment of their production .
Vladimir Manukian is a Ukrainian businessman who does a lot of work for charity and supports Ukrainian boxing .
Last year , he established a charitable fund “ Renaissance Medico ’ ’ to assist in the treatment and financing of operations for children with severe diagnoses , as well as the production of unique implants and devices for the treatment of @ @ @

The proposed technology allows to use the natural properties of titanium oxide in anatase form to create an antibacterial coating on implants made of titanium alloys. Ukrainian scientists have invented and patented the new technology with the support of Ukrainian businessman Vladimir Manukian.
The new technology for changing the surfaces of titanium implants, that are used in traumatology and orthopedics for the treatment of fractures in case of threatened suppuration (open fractures, gunshot wounds, etc.) as well as bone defects in cancer patients, has been put forward by the scientists from Kharkov and Severodonetsk.
The laboratory studies and experiments took the scientists a year to develop and implement the invention. Having received the technology for acquiring the antibacterial properties of titanium implant surfaces, the scientists from Luhansk State Medical University (Severodonetsk) in cooperation with the development engineers of Kharkov plant Vostok-N, changed the properties of orthopedic implants.
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What makes the technology of new titanium implants unique?
The main feature of surface modification of titanium alloys is an antibacterial coating made according to the unique technology.
“We use one of the forms of titanium oxide on the surface in the form of anatase in the antibacterial coating of titanium implants, that is formed as a result of microarc oxidation of titanium, but with the addition of silica. This is very essential for surgery, as, despite the aseptic conditions in operating rooms and the use of antibiotics, the risk of suppurative-septic complications during the treatment is currently quite high”, says trauma surgeon, Assistant Professor of Luhansk State Medical University, Candidate of Medical Science Aleksandr Samoilenko .
He also noted that, according to the statistics, the suppuration occurs in 5-10% of cases in surgical treatment of fractures, and 1-3% in endoprosthetics. The amount of suppuration may reach up to 16% of cases in cancer patients after implantation of megaprosthesis due to altered immunity.
“One of the ways to prevent the suppuration is the use of materials with antimicrobial properties. And this applies to all areas of surgery such as oncology, neurosurgery, prosthetics, military surgery, dentistry and cardiac surgery as well”, emphasized Aleksandr Samoilenko.
Titanium implants with antibacterial coating made of antatase with silica have been applied at a hospital in Severodonetsk
The first 5 surgeries with the use of new plates with antibacterial coating "Oberig-Si" (factory name) have been performed in hospitals of Severodonetsk and Kremennaya hospital in Luhansk region. They operated on patients with traumatological problems, namely partial or complete replacement of damaged parts of the skeleton were made to them. One of the patients with jaw cancer, was intra-operatively replaced the subtotal bone defect using an innovative implant, that allowed to restore the function of the lower jaw.
“Ususing the antibacterial coating, reduces the risks of suppuration, heavy metals from the implant alloy do not affect the healing of wound tissues and the body as a whole. To give antibacterial properties to implants, it is proposed to use silver, as well as some other materials. But over time, the silver coating flakes, the surface of the implant becomes “exposed”. There is a risk of “metallosis” (tissue reaction to metal) and suppuration. The new technology protects the patient's body from harmful impurities from implants, such as aluminum, vanadium and manganese. The surface was called "OBERIG", which is legible both in Ukrainian and Russian languages. What is more important, that “OBERIG” protects everyone being under its “cover,” explained Aleksandr Samoilenko.
The discovery of Ukrainian scientists will help the development of domestic surgery, for example, patients after cardiological operations, when there are not any problems with the heart after the operation, but a nonunion or suppuration occurred at the place of the sternal dissection. Most often, cardiac patients choose ceramic coated implants for stenting, rather than “bare” titanium stents. Indeed, at the moment, there are no such proposals for chest union. The titanium implant with OBERIG not only prevents the formation of a bacterial film, but also survives better. However, the state does not allocate enough funds for the production of implants and studies of the properties of various coatings on their surfaces. In this regard, Ukrainian scientists can only rely on the support of businessmen and charitable foundations.
The production of innovatively coated titanium implants is under consideration to become large-volume
“Inventions are not funded by the state. In case the government allocates some funds they are not sufficient. Thus, business communities come to help. For example, businessman Vladimir Manukian provided full support for the latest developments. Thanks to him, the research, production, and operations have been carried out, ”said Aleksandr Samoilenko, trauma surgeon.
“I was born and grown up in an industrial region and I know for sure how often serious injuries associated with fractures, as well as improper treatment, can change the fate and life of a person. When I found out that Kharkov scientists were working on creating a technology that could help people with fractures and pathologies of the human musculoskeletal system, the question of support was obvious. I also patronize a group of developers involved in the treatment of so-called "crystal people." I’m sure that titanium implants created according to the innovative technology will give people with such diagnosis a chance to lead a full-on life”,said Vladimir Manukian.
As well he made a point that after having the first five implants been successfully applied to treat patients in Luhansk region, he aims to facilitate the establishment of their production.
Vladimir Manukian is a Ukrainian businessman who does a lot of work for charity and supports Ukrainian boxing. Last year, he established a charitable fund “ Renaissance Medico’’ to assist in the treatment and financing of operations for children with severe diagnoses, as well as the production of unique implants and devices for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta.


unian--2020-04-04--Ukraine reports 16 enemy attacks in Donbas on April 3

The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 4 .
Russia 's hybrid @ @ @ @ @ mounted 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
`` The armed @ @ @ @ @ violated the ceasefire 16 times on April 3 , '' the press center of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 4 , 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ with proscribed 122mm artillery systems , 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various @ @ @ @ @ , and rifles .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and @ @ @ @ @ of Pavlopil , Kashtanove , Pisky , Kamianka , Novotroyitske , Opytne , Novotoshkivske , @ @ @ @ @ Luhanske .
According to intelligence data , on April 3 , thanks to the decisive @ @ @ @ @ , three Russian occupiers were killed .
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from @ @ @ @ @ on April 4 .

The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 4.
Russia's hybrid military forces on April 3 mounted 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire 16 times on April 3," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 4, 2020.
Read alsoUkraine Army reports enemy death toll in Donbas over March
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The enemy engaged Ukrainian troops with proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Krasnohorivka, and the villages of Pavlopil, Kashtanove, Pisky, Kamianka, Novotroyitske, Opytne, Novotoshkivske, Orikhove, Novozvanivka, and Luhanske.
According to intelligence data, on April 3, thanks to the decisive response of the Joint Forces, three Russian occupiers were killed.
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 4.