unian--2020-03-18--U.S. crude hits 17-year low as lockdowns, restrictions spread – media

In efforts to support economies , the world 's richest nations prepared to unleash trillions of dollars of spending to lessen the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak , as well as imposing social restrictions not seen since World War Two .
Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday with U.S. crude futures tumbling to a 17-year low as travel and social lockdowns sparked by the coronavirus epidemic knocked the outlook for demand .
U.S. crude Clc1 was down $ 1.51 cents , or 5.6 % , at $ 25.44 per barrel by 1135 GMT , having earlier fallen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late April 2003 , as reported by Reuters .
The last time oil was trading that low , the United States had invaded Iraq and China had only begun its rise as a major global economic power that propelled the world 's oil consumption to record highs in subsequent years .
Brent crude LCOc1 was trading down 95 cents , or 3.31 % , at $ 27.78 a barrel , after dropping to $ 27.56 , its lowest since early 2016 .
`` The oil demand collapse from the spreading coronavirus looks increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a note forecasting a fall in the price of Brent to as low as $ 20 in the second quarter , a level not seen since early 2002 .
The bank expects a demand contraction of 8 million barrels per day ( bpd ) by late March and an annual decline in 2020 of 1.1 million bpd , which it said would be the biggest on record .
In efforts to support economies , the world 's richest nations prepared to unleash trillions of dollars of spending to lessen the fallout from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social restrictions not seen since World War Two .
Rystad Energy projects a year-on-year decrease of 2.8 % or a fall of 2.8 million bpd in global oil demand this year .
`` To put the number into context , last week we projected a decrease of just 600,000 barrels , '' Rystad said .
The consultants expect demand in April to fall by 11 million bpd compared with 2019 .
The impact on demand is starting to show in official statistics with Japan 's trade bureau saying on Wednesday that crude imports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February were down 9 % from a year earlier .
Virgin Australia became the latest airline to shut down its international network with the suspension of all overseas flights , while Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned that the situation could last six months or more .
Elsewhere , Iraq 's oil minister pleaded for an emergency meeting between members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and non-OPEC producers to discuss immediate action to support the market .
A price war between OPEC leader Saudi Arabia and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month is adding pressure to the market .
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Russia would like to see the oil price higher than current levels .
Iraqi oil minister , Thamer al-Ghadhban , asked OPEC to help `` urgently achieve '' extraordinary meetings of the OPEC+ group – OPEC plus partners including Russia – to `` discuss all possible ways '' to rebalance the oil market .
`` With the Saudis and Russians in a fierce battle for market share , it is difficult to see any quick resolution on this front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iraqi request for a meeting .
`` That said , the only thing that will likely bring them back to the discussion table is even lower prices , '' the bank said .

In efforts to support economies, the world's richest nations prepared to unleash trillions of dollars of spending to lessen the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, as well as imposing social restrictions not seen since World War Two.
Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday with U.S. crude futures tumbling to a 17-year low as travel and social lockdowns sparked by the coronavirus epidemic knocked the outlook for demand.
U.S. crude Clc1 was down $1.51 cents, or 5.6%, at $25.44 per barrel by 1135 GMT, having earlier fallen to $25.06, its lowest since late April 2003, as reported by Reuters.
The last time oil was trading that low, the United States had invaded Iraq and China had only begun its rise as a major global economic power that propelled the world's oil consumption to record highs in subsequent years.
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Brent crude LCOc1 was trading down 95 cents, or 3.31%, at $27.78 a barrel, after dropping to $27.56, its lowest since early 2016.
"The oil demand collapse from the spreading coronavirus looks increasingly sharp," Goldman Sachs said in a note forecasting a fall in the price of Brent to as low as $20 in the second quarter, a level not seen since early 2002.
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The bank expects a demand contraction of 8 million barrels per day (bpd) by late March and an annual decline in 2020 of 1.1 million bpd, which it said would be the biggest on record.
In efforts to support economies, the world's richest nations prepared to unleash trillions of dollars of spending to lessen the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, as well as imposing social restrictions not seen since World War Two.
Rystad Energy projects a year-on-year decrease of 2.8% or a fall of 2.8 million bpd in global oil demand this year. "To put the number into context, last week we projected a decrease of just 600,000 barrels," Rystad said.
The consultants expect demand in April to fall by 11 million bpd compared with 2019.
The impact on demand is starting to show in official statistics with Japan's trade bureau saying on Wednesday that crude imports into the world's third-biggest economy in February were down 9% from a year earlier.
Virgin Australia became the latest airline to shut down its international network with the suspension of all overseas flights, while Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned that the situation could last six months or more.
Elsewhere, Iraq's oil minister pleaded for an emergency meeting between members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC producers to discuss immediate action to support the market.
A price war between OPEC leader Saudi Arabia and Russia after talks on coordinated output cuts collapsed this month is adding pressure to the market.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Russia would like to see the oil price higher than current levels.
Iraqi oil minister, Thamer al-Ghadhban, asked OPEC to help "urgently achieve" extraordinary meetings of the OPEC+ group – OPEC plus partners including Russia – to "discuss all possible ways" to rebalance the oil market.
"With the Saudis and Russians in a fierce battle for market share, it is difficult to see any quick resolution on this front," ING said referring to the Iraqi request for a meeting.
"That said, the only thing that will likely bring them back to the discussion table is even lower prices," the bank said.


unian--2020-03-18--Bidding winners refuse to provide catering services to Ukrainian military over coronavirus restricti

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unian--2020-03-18--Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam cancelled

Over the past few weeks , the organizers have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead .
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam , the Netherlands , has been cancelled .
`` It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam , '' according to the official website of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam .
It is noted over the past few weeks , the organizers have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities – means the European Broadcasting Union ( EBU ) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned .
The health of artists , staff , fans and visitors , as well as the situation in the Netherlands , Europe and the world , is at the heart of this decision , '' reads the report .
`` We are very proud that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every year , without interruption , for the past 64 years and we , like the millions of you around the world , are extremely saddened that it can not take place in May , '' the report says .

Over the past few weeks, the organizers have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has been cancelled.
"It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam," according to the official website of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam.
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It is noted over the past few weeks, the organizers have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead.
"However, the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities – means the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned. The health of artists, staff, fans and visitors, as well as the situation in the Netherlands, Europe and the world, is at the heart of this decision," reads the report.
"We are very proud that the Eurovision Song Contest has united audiences every year, without interruption, for the past 64 years and we, like the millions of you around the world, are extremely saddened that it cannot take place in May," the report says.


unian--2020-03-18--Ukraine in talks with IMF on support amid crisis – prime minister

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Messages and feedback from the IMF are quite positive today, the official says.
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unian--2020-03-18--Ukraine's Cabinet creates stabilization fund to deal with coronavirus effects

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unian--2020-03-18--First coronavirus case confirmed among Ukrainian legislators

On March 17 , Member of Parliament in Ukraine , Serhiy Shakhov , confirmed his Covid-19 coronavirus tests returned positive @ @ @ @ @ TSN earlier reports released in Ukrainian media alleging that he had been infected .
`` @ @ @ @ @ engaged in disinfection .
I have n't contacted other people .
My temperature has dropped @ @ @ @ @ I hope everything will be fine .
I do n't know why there 's such @ @ @ @ @ said Serhiy Shakhov .
`` A call came from the clinic today .
and they @ @ @ @ @ have a coronavirus diagnosis'.
`` Read alsoUkraine reports new COVID-19 case in Kyiv region : @ @ @ @ @ is noted that in his earlier comment to Strana.ua , Shakhov denied having contracted coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ he had a fever , but it was allegedly caused by a regular respiratory infection @ @ @ @ @ visited the EU , a source has told UNIAN .

The infected deputy recently visited the EU.
On March 17, Member of Parliament in Ukraine, Serhiy Shakhov, confirmed his Covid-19 coronavirus tests returned positive.
The deputy confirmed to TSN earlier reports released in Ukrainian media alleging that he had been infected.
"Today I am isolated, engaged in disinfection. I haven't contacted other people. My temperature has dropped, I feel okay, I hope everything will be fine. I don't know why there's such panic around this ..." said Serhiy Shakhov.
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"A call came from the clinic today. and they said that 'most likely you have a coronavirus diagnosis'. "
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It is noted that in his earlier comment to Strana.ua, Shakhov denied having contracted coronavirus.
According to him, he had a fever, but it was allegedly caused by a regular respiratory infection.
The infected deputy recently visited the EU, a source has told UNIAN.


unian--2020-03-18--Ukraine's Cabinet imposes special duty on electricity, coal imports from Russia

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unian--2020-03-18--Coronavirus update: "Emergency Situation" mode introduced in Kyiv region

The situation is designated as a `` regional-level biomedical emergency of natural character . ''
An Emergency Situation mode has @ @ @ @ @ over the novel coronavirus .
The decision was made on March 18 at an extraordinary @ @ @ @ @ on technological environmental safety and emergency situations , as reported by the press service of @ @ @ @ @ Facebook .
`` After analyzing the epidemic situation in Kyiv region caused by the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ to classify it as a 'regional-level biomedical emergency of natural character ' and temporarily introduce @ @ @ @ @ the territory of Kyiv region , '' reads the report .
Earlier , Ukrainian President @ @ @ @ @ on March 17 to combat the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine .
The story has @ @ @ @ @ mode of emergency from `` state of emergency '' to `` emergency situation '' .

The situation is designated as a "regional-level biomedical emergency of natural character."
An Emergency Situation mode has been introduced in Kyiv region over the novel coronavirus.
The decision was made on March 18 at an extraordinary meeting of the regional commission on technological environmental safety and emergency situations, as reported by the press service of Kyiv Regional State Administration on Facebook.
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"After analyzing the epidemic situation in Kyiv region caused by the COVID-19 virus, we have decided to classify it as a 'regional-level biomedical emergency of natural character' and temporarily introduce an emergency situation mode in the territory of Kyiv region," reads the report.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enacted laws adopted on March 17 to combat the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine.
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The story has been updated to correct the mode of emergency from "state of emergency" to "emergency situation".


unian--2020-03-20--Five more confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region

The total number of confirmed cases in the country has thus grown to 26 .
Five more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus , also known as COVID-19 , have been reported in Ukraine 's Chernivtsi region , some of the patients have caught the infection from already infected individuals .
Newly confirmed cases include not only those who have returned from abroad , but also those who contacted patients inside Ukraine , Chernivtsi Governor Serhiy Osachuk said on television late on March 19 .
Read alsoUkraine 's Chief Medical Officer reports first cases of domestic spread of coronavirus He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other countries to isolate themselves .
`` That is , there are cases when this infection was caught by people who have not been abroad , but have contacted family members , close relatives , neighbors , '' he said .
`` I 'm begging you to stay isolated and show social , human responsibility . ''
Information concerning the newly revealed cases was confirmed by the Health Ministry .
The five patients tested positive late on March 19 .
They have been isolated , their condition is stable , the ministry said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases in the country had grown to 26 by March 20 .
Now as many as 26 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus have officially been confirmed in Ukraine : in Chernivtsi region ( 15 ) , Zhytomyr region ( 2 ) , Kyiv region ( 2 ) , Donetsk region ( 1 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 2 ) , Ivano-Frankivsk region ( 1 ) , and the city of Kyiv ( 3 ) .
Three of them were fatal : a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr region , a 56-year-old woman in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chernivtsi .

Thus, the number of all confirmed cases in the country had grown to 26 by March 20.
Five more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have been reported in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, some of the patients have caught the infection from already infected individuals.
The newly confirmed cases include not only those who have returned from abroad, but also those who have had contacts with patients inside Ukraine, Chernivtsi Governor Serhiy Osachuk said on television late on March 19.
Read alsoUkraine's Chief Medical Officer reports first cases of domestic spread of coronavirus
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He called on those who returned home from other countries to isolate themselves.
"That is, there are cases when this infection was caught by people who have not been abroad, but were in contact with family members, close relatives, neighbors," he said. "I'm asking you to stay isolated and show social, human responsibility."
Information concerning the newly identified cases was confirmed by the Health Ministry. The five patients tested positive late on March 19. They have been isolated, their condition is stable, the ministry said.
Now as many as 26 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus have officially been confirmed in Ukraine: in Chernivtsi region (15), Zhytomyr region (2), Kyiv region (2), Donetsk region (1), Dnipropetrovsk region (2), Ivano-Frankivsk region (1), and the city of Kyiv (3).
Three of them were fatal: a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr region, a 56-year-old woman in Ivano-Frankivsk, and a 33-year-old woman in Chernivtsi.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer reports first cases of domestic spread of coronavirus

As of March 19 , Ukraine reported 21 confirmed cases , including three deaths .
Ukraine 's Chief Medical Officer @ @ @ @ @ first cases of the domestic spread of the novel coronavirus have been reported in the @ @ @ @ @ has entered the country .
There are first cases of domestic infections , '' he @ @ @ @ @ evening .
Thus , according to him , quarantine-based measures are aimed at stopping the @ @ @ @ @ suspected cases of coronavirus infection is on the rise in Ukraine , he said .
@ @ @ @ @ and more samples .
Today [ March 19 ] , we 've received 54 samples @ @ @ @ @ .
We 've got five positive cases , '' he said .
As of March @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases , including three deaths .

As of March 19, Ukraine reported 21 confirmed cases, including three deaths.
Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko has announced that first cases of the domestic spread of the novel coronavirus have been reported in the country.
"Coronavirus disease has entered the country. There are first cases of domestic infections," he said on television on Thursday evening.
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Thus, according to him, quarantine-based measures are aimed at stopping the spread.
The number of suspected cases of coronavirus infection is on the rise in Ukraine, he said.
"Virology labs get more and more samples. Today [March 19], we've received 54 samples to test coronavirus suspected cases. We've got five positive cases," he said.
As of March 19, Ukraine reported 21 confirmed cases, including three deaths.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine cuts electricity consumption amid quarantine

Electricity is not to be imported into Ukraine on March 21-29 due to the decrease in power consumption .
Ukraine has cut electricity consumption by over 5 % since the introduction of quarantine over COVID-19 .
`` Since the introduction of quarantine measures , electricity consumption in the energy system of Ukraine has decreased by more than 5 % at almost the same air temperature , '' the press service of state-run Ukrenergo , which operates the country 's integrated power grids , said in a statement .
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`` According to Ukrenergo 's estimates , electricity will not be imported from Belarus , Russia , and Moldova on March 21-29 , 2020 , that is , the imports will be 0 MW during the specified period , '' it added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers approved restrictive measures due to the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine .
They include the introduction of three-week quarantine in educational institutions as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the subway in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities suspended the service .
Intercity and interregional passenger transportation by rail , by air , and by bus in Ukraine stopped on March 18 .

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unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine reports third COVID-19 death

Ukraine reports third COVID-19 death

The victim died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk .
Ukraine has reported its third death from the novel COVID-19 coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ tested positive died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk on Wednesday , March 18 , according @ @ @ @ @ TSN .
The Ukrainian Health Ministry says that the woman was late to seek medical @ @ @ @ @ .
As was reported , as of 20:00 Kyiv time on March 19 , there @ @ @ @ @ the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine , an increase from the 16 reported on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ first death from the new coronavirus in the country ( a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr @ @ @ @ @ March 13 .
The second death – a 33-year-old woman tested positive on March 17 @ @ @ @ @ region .

The victim died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk.
Ukraine has reported its third death from the novel COVID-19 coronavirus.
A 56-year-old woman who tested positive died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk on Wednesday, March 18, according to the TV news service TSN.
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The Ukrainian Health Ministry says that the woman was late to seek medical help, having tried self-treatment.
As was reported, as of 20:00 Kyiv time on March 19, there were 21 confirmed cases of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine, an increase from the 16 reported on Wednesday, March 18.
The first death from the new coronavirus in the country (a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr region) was reported on March 13. The second death – a 33-year-old woman tested positive on March 17 – was reported in Chernivtsi region.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine's confirmed coronavirus cases increase to 21 on March 19

It 's a rise from the 16 reported on Wednesday , March 18 .
There are now 21 confirmed cases of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine , an increase from the 16 reported on Wednesday , March 18 .
The updated figure from the Ukrainian Health Ministry 's Public Health Center represents the number of confirmed cases as of 20:00 Kyiv time on Thursday , March 19 .
In particular , the virological reference laboratory of Ukraine 's Public Health Center has reported 17 confirmed cases : Chernivtsi region ( 10 ) , Zhytomyr region ( 1 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region ( 1 ) , Ivano-Frankivsk region ( 1 ) , and the city of Kyiv ( 2 ) .
What is more , regional laboratories reported three more confirmed cases : Dnipropetrovsk region ( 2 ) and Zhytomyr region ( 1 ) .
Another case was confirmed in the city of Kyiv .
The virological reference laboratory of Ukraine 's Public Health Center says it checks not only suspected cases , but also established contacts .
In total , it has examined over 700 samples .
`` Most of people who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the common acute respiratory syndrome .
Actually , this disease is a kind of severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS ) , but it is caused by a previously unknown pathogen , '' the center said .
In particular , the World Health Organization estimates the death rate from COVID-19 at 3.4 % .
The Ukrainian Health Ministry says that 96.6 % of COVID-19 cases will not be fatal .

It's a rise from the 16 reported on Wednesday, March 18.
There are now 21 confirmed cases of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine, an increase from the 16 reported on Wednesday, March 18.
The updated figure from the Ukrainian Health Ministry's Public Health Center represents the number of confirmed cases as of 20:00 Kyiv time on Thursday, March 19.
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In particular, the virological reference laboratory of Ukraine's Public Health Center has reported 17 confirmed cases: Chernivtsi region (10), Zhytomyr region (1), Kyiv region (2), Donetsk region (1), Ivano-Frankivsk region (1), and the city of Kyiv (2).
What is more, regional laboratories reported three more confirmed cases: Dnipropetrovsk region (2) and Zhytomyr region (1).
Another case was confirmed in the city of Kyiv.
The virological reference laboratory of Ukraine's Public Health Center says it checks not only suspected cases, but also established contacts. In total, it has examined over 700 samples.
"Most of people who are affected by the novel coronavirus experience it as the common acute respiratory syndrome. Actually, this disease is a kind of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), but it is caused by a previously unknown pathogen," the center said.
In particular, the World Health Organization estimates the death rate from COVID-19 at 3.4%. The Ukrainian Health Ministry says that 96.6% of COVID-19 cases will not be fatal.


unian--2020-03-19--Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll – media

The total number of cases in Italy rose to 41,035 from a previous 35,713 .
The death toll from an @ @ @ @ @ rose in the last 24 hours by 427 to 3,405 , overtaking the total number @ @ @ @ @ in China , officials said on Thursday .
Thursday 's figure represented a slight improvement @ @ @ @ @ when Italy recorded 475 deaths , Reuters said .
Some 3,245 people have died in @ @ @ @ @ emerged there late last year .
Italy 's outbreak came to light in the north @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
The total number of cases in Italy rose to 41,035 from a previous @ @ @ @ @ , a faster rate of growth than seen over the last three days , the @ @ @ @ @ Of those originally infected , 4,440 had fully recovered compared to 4,025 the day before @ @ @ @ @ in intensive care against a previous 2,257 .

The total number of cases in Italy rose to 41,035 from a previous 35,713.
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy rose in the last 24 hours by 427 to 3,405, overtaking the total number of deaths so far registered in China, officials said on Thursday.
Thursday's figure represented a slight improvement on the day before, when Italy recorded 475 deaths, Reuters said.
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Some 3,245 people have died in China since the virus first emerged there late last year. Italy's outbreak came to light in the north of the country on Feb. 21.
The total number of cases in Italy rose to 41,035 from a previous 35,713, up 14.9%, a faster rate of growth than seen over the last three days, the Civil Protection Agency said.
Of those originally infected, 4,440 had fully recovered compared to 4,025 the day before. There were 2,498 people in intensive care against a previous 2,257.


unian--2020-03-19--Exports of alcohols from Ukraine halted amid increased demand over coronavirus

The shipments may resume after local demand for medical alcohol is fully satisfied .
Ukrspyrt , a state-run distillery , has halted exports of alcohols from Ukraine .
`` We are seeing an increased demand for medical alcohol amid the coronavirus pandemic not only outside but also inside the country , '' the company 's press service said in a statement .
`` Therefore , we 've decided to suspend exports of alcohols . ''
`` We need to fully provide the Ukrainian market [ with ethyl alcohol ] first .
We consider it unacceptable if medical institutions had asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing in stock , '' the statement quotes acting Director of Ukrspyrt Serhiy Bleskun as saying .
The exports may resume after local demand for medical alcohol is fully satisfied , he said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrspyrt launched four additional facilities to meet increased demand for ethyl alcohol amid the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus in the country .
Ukrspyrt had earlier announced its readiness to provide medical facilities in Ukraine with ethyl alcohol .
UNIAN memo .
State-owned Ukrspyrt , which was set up on the basis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 , holds a monopoly on alcohol production in Ukraine .
The government has already launched its privatization , which is expected to be over by July 1 , 2021 .
As many as 41 distillation facilities belonging to the enterprise are to be put up for sale .

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unian--2020-03-19--Reuters: Ukrainian man in wetsuit arrested after smuggling surgical masks into Romania

Ukraine has forbidden the export of medical masks to bolster domestic supplies .
Border guards have arrested a man in a wetsuit who admitted to smuggling surgical masks across a river from Ukraine into Romania , Ukraine 's border guard service said on Thursday .
The Ukrainian authorities say such masks have become more popular than cigarettes to smuggle across the border into the European Union , with demand spiking due to the coronavirus epidemic , Reuters said .
Read alsoKyiv entrepreneurs aiming to profit off of coronavirus panic robbed of 100,000 medical face masks at gunpoint Ukraine has forbidden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bolster domestic supplies .
The arrest follows the seizure of thousands of masks at border checkpoints and also the arrest of a group of people suspected of trying to rob surgical masks at gunpoint from a private seller in Kyiv .
Border guards spotted the 29-year-old man coming out of the water in the Tisza river .
He tried to escape but was detained after the guards fired a warning shot , a statement said .
`` The offender also admitted to transferring masks to neighboring Romania , '' the statement said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases of the coronavirus , including two deaths .

Ukraine has forbidden the export of medical masks to bolster domestic supplies.
Border guards have arrested a man in a wetsuit who admitted to smuggling surgical masks across a river from Ukraine into Romania, Ukraine's border guard service said on Thursday.
The Ukrainian authorities say such masks have become more popular than cigarettes to smuggle across the border into the European Union, with demand spiking due to the coronavirus epidemic, Reuters said.
Read alsoKyiv entrepreneurs aiming to profit off of coronavirus panic robbed of 100,000 medical face masks at gunpoint
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Ukraine has forbidden the export of medical masks in order to bolster domestic supplies.
The arrest follows the seizure of thousands of masks at border checkpoints and also the arrest of a group of people suspected of trying to rob surgical masks at gunpoint from a private seller in Kyiv.
Border guards spotted the 29-year-old man coming out of the water in the Tisza river. He tried to escape but was detained after the guards fired a warning shot, a statement said.
"The offender also admitted to transferring masks to neighboring Romania," the statement said.
Ukraine has recorded at least 16 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including two deaths.


unian--2020-03-19--Expert explains situation in foreign exchange market

Hryvnia devaluation would be deeper and more rapid without NBU interventions , why people and businesses would lose more otherwise .
Analyst at Univer Investment Group Mykhailo Fedorov has said the tactics of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) to smooth out excessive fluctuations in the foreign exchange market by selling foreign currency from reserves is correct .
`` Last year , the NBU replenished its reserves by US $ 7.9 billion to support the exchange rate .
Now the reverse process is taking place .
This is the practice of almost all central banks – the amplitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , '' the expert said .
According to Fedorov , the hryvnia devaluation would be deeper and more rapid without NBU interventions , and the loss of business and citizens due to such devaluation would be more significant .
The analyst believes the stabilization of the foreign exchange market and budget financing will facilitate the use of the remaining currency at Naftogaz from a win in arbitration with Russian Gazprom for the purchase of Ukrainian domestic government loan bonds .
`` Dividends are a long story , and domestic government loan bonds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest would be returned later , '' the expert said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank of Ukraine on March 18 set the official forex rate for Thursday , March 19 , at UAH 27.27 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency weaken by 21 kopiykas .
The U.S. dollar has remained at the same level against the hryvnia , Ukraine 's national currency , for the second day and is sold for UAH 28.50 in Kyiv 's currency exchange booths .
On March 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replenish reserves from the currency received by Naftogaz of Ukraine by decision of the Stockholm arbitration , most of which has not yet been sold .

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unian--2020-03-19--Two Ukrainian teachers in Top 50 Global Teacher Prize nominees

Global Teacher Prize is a worldwide annual award for teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession .
Two Ukrainian teachers , Oleksandr Zhuk and Natalia Gladkikh , are in Top 50 of Global Teacher Prize nominees .
`` Oleksandr Zhuk and Natalia Gladkikh are now officially one of the best teachers worldwide .
Overnight , it became known that they were the best among 36,000 participants , having got into the Top 50 of the Global Teacher Prize [ nominees ] , claiming US $ 1 million , '' Global Teacher Prize Ukraine wrote on Facebook on March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ educator , a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2017 .
She has developed an educational program at a school hosting 35 teenagers with various severe developmental disorders .
Gladkikh is also the head of all inclusive projects of See with Heart NGO , which helps children , adolescents , and young people with disabilities , and creates conditions for their socialization and adaptation .
Oleksandr Zhuk is a 29-year-old IT-teacher at Zaporizhia-based specialized boarding school Dzherelo , who became Ukraine 's best teacher , according to the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( under the age of 30 ) from the Kyiv Post 2018 .
He was also awarded the title `` Honored Teacher of Ukraine '' by the Ukrainian President 's decree .
Zhuk learned sign language to communicate with his students .
Global Teacher Prize is a worldwide annual award for teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession .
The award was founded by the Varkey GEMS Foundation to emphasize the importance of educators and the fact that their efforts are worth acknowledging at the highest level worldwide .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's best teacher in 2019 was Natalia Kidalova from the city of Melitopol .
Kidalova teaches English and Ukrainian language and literature at Melitopol Specialized School No.23 of Grades I-III .
Her teaching experience is 23 years .

Global Teacher Prize is a worldwide annual award for teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.
Two Ukrainian teachers, Oleksandr Zhuk and Natalia Gladkikh, are in Top 50 of Global Teacher Prize nominees.
"Oleksandr Zhuk and Natalia Gladkikh are now officially one of the best teachers worldwide. Overnight, it became known that they were the best among 36,000 participants, having got into the Top 50 of the Global Teacher Prize [nominees], claiming US$1 million," Global Teacher Prize Ukraine wrote on Facebook on March 19.
Natalia Gladkikh is a Kyiv-based educator, a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2017. She has developed an educational program at a school hosting 35 teenagers with various severe developmental disorders.
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Gladkikh is also the head of all inclusive projects of See with Heart NGO, which helps children, adolescents, and young people with disabilities, and creates conditions for their socialization and adaptation.
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Oleksandr Zhuk is a 29-year-old IT-teacher at Zaporizhia-based specialized boarding school Dzherelo, who became Ukraine's best teacher, according to the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2018.
Zhuk entered the Top 30 (under the age of 30) from the Kyiv Post 2018. He was also awarded the title "Honored Teacher of Ukraine" by the Ukrainian President's decree. Zhuk learned sign language to communicate with his students.
Global Teacher Prize is a worldwide annual award for teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession. The award was founded by the Varkey GEMS Foundation to emphasize the importance of educators and the fact that their efforts are worth acknowledging at the highest level worldwide.
According to Global Teacher Prize Ukraine, the country's best teacher in 2019 was Natalia Kidalova from the city of Melitopol. Kidalova teaches English and Ukrainian language and literature at Melitopol Specialized School No.23 of Grades I-III. Her teaching experience is 23 years.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine to get large batch of PCR tests kits to detect coronavirus

Over 40,000 tests have already been sent across Ukraine .
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko has said Ukraine will get a large batch of rapid tests to detect the novel coronavirus at the end of the week .
According to the official , laboratories of the Ministry of Health , located in 11 regions , have tests for detecting coronavirus disease using the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) .
`` In the near future , on Saturday or Sunday , we expect another delivery of a large batch of PCR kits , which are a golden standard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over one million tests , '' he told a briefing on Thursday , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Liashko said the ministry was working with private clinics also conducting PCR tests to reduce the burden on state laboratories .
According to him , there are express tests on the Ukrainian market and in healthcare facilities that allow ambulance doctors , family doctors or infectious disease doctors to quickly test patients , but the results of such studies must be confirmed in laboratories .
The official clarified such tests were available not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in private ones .
`` In most cases , such express tests are purchased from distributors .
And over 40,000 tests have already been sent across Ukraine ... We expect the first delivery of a large batch on Saturday-Sunday to distribute tests to all areas , '' Liashko added .

Over 40,000 tests have already been sent across Ukraine.
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko has said Ukraine will get a large batch of rapid tests to detect the novel coronavirus at the end of the week.
According to the official, laboratories of the Ministry of Health, located in 11 regions, have tests for detecting coronavirus disease using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
"In the near future, on Saturday or Sunday, we expect another delivery of a large batch of PCR kits, which are a golden standard for diagnosing coronavirus and will allow to do over one million tests," he told a briefing on Thursday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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Liashko said the ministry was working with private clinics also conducting PCR tests to reduce the burden on state laboratories.
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According to him, there are express tests on the Ukrainian market and in healthcare facilities that allow ambulance doctors, family doctors or infectious disease doctors to quickly test patients, but the results of such studies must be confirmed in laboratories.
The official clarified such tests were available not only in state medical institutions, but also in private ones.
"In most cases, such express tests are purchased from distributors. And over 40,000 tests have already been sent across Ukraine... We expect the first delivery of a large batch on Saturday-Sunday to distribute tests to all areas," Liashko added.


unian--2020-03-19--Experts give outlook for hryvnia rate

Experts give outlook for hryvnia rate

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unian--2020-03-19--Kyiv authorities procuring more artificial lung ventilation machines – Klitschko

The capital city is set to get several dozen delivered as early as next week .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says the city is purchasing additional artificial lung ventilation machines , used in the treatment of complicated forms of the COVID-19 coronavirus .
`` There are 200 artificial lung ventilation machines in Kyiv , of which 133 are located at infectious disease units and general hospitals .
We are also procuring more artificial lung ventilation machines .
And we expect we will get some of the devices , namely several dozen , as early as next week , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv amid anti-epidemic restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infection , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Read alsoKlitschko comments on reported options for resumption of subway traffic in Kyiv amid quarantine As UNIAN reported earlier , an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China , Wuhan .
The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency , describing it as a multi-cell epidemic .
To date , 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has declared a nationwide quarantine , which will last until April 3 .

The capital city is set to get several dozen delivered as early as next week.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says the city is purchasing additional artificial lung ventilation machines, used in the treatment of complicated forms of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"There are 200 artificial lung ventilation machines in Kyiv, of which 133 are located at infectious disease units and general hospitals. We are also procuring more artificial lung ventilation machines. And we expect we will get some of the devices, namely several dozen, as early as next week," he told a briefing on the situation in Kyiv amid anti-epidemic restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infection, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
Read alsoKlitschko comments on reported options for resumption of subway traffic in Kyiv amid quarantine
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As UNIAN reported earlier, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China, Wuhan. The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency, describing it as a multi-cell epidemic.
To date, 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which are lethal.
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukrainian MP Shakhov's family member infected with coronavirus

This is the second case of coronavirus in Kyiv region .
A family member of Ukrainian MP Serhiy Shakhov , who has previously tested positive for the COVID-19 , is also infected with the novel coronavirus .
`` The second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kyiv region .
This is a woman , a family member of the first patient in Kyiv region .
Physicians assess their condition as that of moderate severity , '' according to the press service of Kyiv Regional State Administration .
Later , MP Shakhov , via Facebook , said the family member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also staying at home in isolation .
In total , five cases of suspected disease were identified in the region .
Of these , two people were hospitalized in the town of Bila Tserkva , two in the Kyiv-Sviatoshynsky district , and one in the town of Brovary ( non-confirmed case ) .
Doctors urge people to remain calm , observe sanitary and hygienic rules and , in case they have signs of the disease , urgently contact their family doctor .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on March 17 , Member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed his Covid-19 coronavirus tests returned positive .
The infected deputy recently visited the EU .

This is the second case of coronavirus in Kyiv region.
A family member of Ukrainian MP Serhiy Shakhov, who has previously tested positive for the COVID-19, is also infected with the novel coronavirus.
"The second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kyiv region. This is a woman, a family member of the first patient in Kyiv region. Physicians assess their condition as that of moderate severity," according to the press service of Kyiv Regional State Administration.
Later, MP Shakhov, via Facebook, said the family member in question is his wife who is also staying at home in isolation.
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In total, five cases of suspected disease were identified in the region. Of these, two people were hospitalized in the town of Bila Tserkva, two in the Kyiv-Sviatoshynsky district, and one in the town of Brovary (non-confirmed case).
Read alsoFirst coronavirus case confirmed among Ukrainian legislators
Doctors urge people to remain calm, observe sanitary and hygienic rules and, in case they have signs of the disease, urgently contact their family doctor.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on March 17, Member of Parliament in Ukraine, Serhiy Shakhov, confirmed his Covid-19 coronavirus tests returned positive. The infected deputy recently visited the EU.


unian--2020-03-19--Eerie pictures show deserted parking lot at Ukraine's largest mall

Lavina Mall 's parking lot has been left deserted after Kyiv authorities introduced harsh quarantine measures to tackle coronavirus spread @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's largest shopping mall and entertainment center , has closed its doors to patrons @ @ @ @ @ a grocery chain store it hosts , and ceased all mass entertainment events amid quarantine @ @ @ @ @ thousands people visited the mall daily before the introduction of restrictive measures .
However , @ @ @ @ @ parking lots has been empty in recent days .
There are only few cars on @ @ @ @ @ people have arrived to purchase groceries .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine 's Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ decided to introduce a nationwide quarantine from March 12 to April 3 .
Moreover , @ @ @ @ @ ( restaurants , cafes , etc . )
, sports complexes , public service facilities @ @ @ @ @ from March 17 .

Lavina Mall's parking lot has been left deserted after Kyiv authorities introduced harsh quarantine measures to tackle coronavirus spread.
Kyiv-based Lavina Mall, Ukraine's largest shopping mall and entertainment center , has closed its doors to patrons, except for customers of a grocery chain store it hosts, and ceased all mass entertainment events amid quarantine.
Noteworthy, hundreds of thousands people visited the mall daily before the introduction of restrictive measures.
However, one of the mall's parking lots has been empty in recent days. There are only few cars on the other parking lot as people have arrived to purchase groceries.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce a nationwide quarantine from March 12 to April 3.
Moreover, shopping malls, catering facilities (restaurants, cafes, etc.), sports complexes, public service facilities, etc. suspended operations from March 17.


unian--2020-03-19--Ecumenical Patriarchate orders churches to halt services until end-March – media

Clerics appealed to everyone to limit their outings and travels to what is necessary , remaining in their homes for their own safety and the protection of the general public .
The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide has ordered churches to halt services and rites until the end of March in response to the spread of the coronavirus , the Ecumenical Patriarchate said .
The patriarchate , which is the seat of the spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide , announced the move in a statement issued in the Turkish city of Istanbul late on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today we universally declare our ecclesiastical resolution and mandate to cease all divine services , events , and rites , with the exception of private prayer in churches that will remain open , until the end of March , '' the patriarchate said .
It appealed to everyone to limit their outings and travels to what is necessary , remaining in their homes for their own safety and the protection of the general public .
`` The Ecumenical Patriarchate is monitoring the situation with an urgent sense of responsibility towards its faithful and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that the halt to services would later be reassessed in line with the pandemic 's development .
Read alsoRussia , Serbia 's support of diasporas as part of imperial policy implementation – think tank Monasteries will continue to hold regular religious services for their monastic communities , but outside pilgrims and visitors will not be permitted entry , it said .
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and clergy will pray for the whole world and `` for its speedy relief from this trial , '' it added .
Earlier , the Orthodox Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its churches over the pandemic of the novel coronavirus .
As UNIAN reported earlier , an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China , Wuhan .
The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency , describing it as a multi-cell epidemic .
To date , 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine , two of which are lethal .
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine , which will last until April 3 .

Clerics appealed to everyone to limit their outings and travels to what is necessary, remaining in their homes for their own safety and the protection of the general public.
The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide has ordered churches to halt services and rites until the end of March in response to the spread of the coronavirus, the Ecumenical Patriarchate said.
The patriarchate, which is the seat of the spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, announced the move in a statement issued in the Turkish city of Istanbul late on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.
"Today we universally declare our ecclesiastical resolution and mandate to cease all divine services, events, and rites, with the exception of private prayer in churches that will remain open, until the end of March," the patriarchate said.
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It appealed to everyone to limit their outings and travels to what is necessary, remaining in their homes for their own safety and the protection of the general public.
"The Ecumenical Patriarchate is monitoring the situation with an urgent sense of responsibility towards its faithful and all people," it said, adding that the halt to services would later be reassessed in line with the pandemic's development.
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Monasteries will continue to hold regular religious services for their monastic communities, but outside pilgrims and visitors will not be permitted entry, it said.
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and clergy will pray for the whole world and "for its speedy relief from this trial," it added.
Earlier, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine also introduced restrictive measures in its churches over the pandemic of the novel coronavirus.
As UNIAN reported earlier, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China, Wuhan. The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency, describing it as a multi-cell epidemic.
To date, 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which are lethal.
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--Hryvnia finally settles amid turmoil of recent days

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unian--2020-03-19--Kyiv nurses warn they could quit over commute transit restrictions

Nurses of one of the capital 's hospitals refuse to go to work since they are forced to take taxis over city transit disruptions .
Anna Karashivska , a volunteer and co-founder of the Buty Poruch [ By Your Side ] Public Initiative , wrote on Facebook the nurses even plan to quit starting March 23 .
`` Today , patients who undergo hemodialysis in one of the capital 's hospitals have dumped in cash to pay a taxi to nurses .
All nurses are from Kyiv region .
They refuse to go to work and are about to quit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People raise awareness on social networks , seeking those ready to drive medical workers , especially those living out of town , to their work and back .
Netizens are also outraged that hospital management failed to get prepared for such a situation .
Read alsoKlitschko comments on reported options for resumption of subway traffic in Kyiv amid quarantine Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko later the same day commented on the issue : `` In Kyiv , for the period of restrictions , we will arrange transportation to [ and from ] work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and employees of critical infrastructure enterprises .
As UNIAN reported earlier , an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China , Wuhan .
The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency , describing it as a multi-cell epidemic .
To date , 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine , two of which are lethal .
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine , which will last until April 3 .

Major commute disruptions leave many employees confused, including hospital staff.
Nurses of one of the capital's hospitals refuse to go to work since they are forced to take taxis over city transit disruptions.
Anna Karashivska, a volunteer and co-founder of the Buty Poruch [By Your Side] Public Initiative, wrote on Facebook the nurses even plan to quit starting March 23.
"Today, patients who undergo hemodialysis in one of the capital's hospitals have dumped in cash to pay a taxi to nurses. All nurses are from Kyiv region. They refuse to go to work and are about to quit on Monday," the volunteer said.
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People raise awareness on social networks, seeking those ready to drive medical workers, especially those living out of town, to their work and back. Netizens are also outraged that hospital management failed to get prepared for such a situation.
Read alsoKlitschko comments on reported options for resumption of subway traffic in Kyiv amid quarantine
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko later the same day commented on the issue: "In Kyiv, for the period of restrictions, we will arrange transportation to [and from] work for physicians, law enforcement officials, and employees of critical infrastructure enterprises.
As UNIAN reported earlier, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China, Wuhan. The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency, describing it as a multi-cell epidemic.
To date, 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which are lethal.
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--Quarantine over coronavirus: Health ministry addresses Ukrainians

The country has declared a nationwide quarantine , which will last until April 3 .
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says the ministry urges Ukrainians to comply with quarantine measures introduced across the country and stay at home to counter the spread of coronavirus .
`` Keep calm , and most importantly – fulfill the quarantine conditions , that is , stay at home .
Let 's walk this path together , as a team , '' he said in a video address posted on Facebook on March 19 .
According to Liashko , there is a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being manipulated .
In this regard , the ministry urges to verify information about the coronavirus and refer to reliable sources only .
`` We now need to keep our heads cool and hearts warm .
In no case it is vice versa .
The authorities have put in place all preventive measures and developed the required algorithms .
Healthcare workers know how to act .
Trust them , '' he said .
`` Ukrainians , please , consider and share every message very responsibly and critically .
The panic virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the official added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China , Wuhan .
The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency , describing it as a multi-cell epidemic .
To date , 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine , two of which are lethal .
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine , which will last until April 3 .

The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says the ministry urges Ukrainians to comply with quarantine measures introduced across the country and stay at home to counter the spread of coronavirus.
"Keep calm, and most importantly – fulfill the quarantine conditions, that is, stay at home. Let's walk this path together, as a team," he said in a video address posted on Facebook on March 19.
According to Liashko, there is a lot of misinformation in the media, where facts are being manipulated. In this regard, the ministry urges to verify information about the coronavirus and refer to reliable sources only.
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"We now need to keep our heads cool and hearts warm. In no case it is vice versa. The authorities have put in place all preventive measures and developed the required algorithms. Healthcare workers know how to act. Trust them," he said.
Read alsoZelensky refutes "boogeyman stories" about 400,000 coronavirus cases in Ukraine
"Ukrainians, please, consider and share every message very responsibly and critically. The panic virus is much more severe than coronavirus," the official added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China, Wuhan. The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency, describing it as a multi-cell epidemic.
To date, 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which are lethal.
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--Putin says ready to stay in power forever if people ask him to

The People of Russia is the primary source of power in the country , Russian president says .
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has said he does n't see himself as a reigning tsar but is ready to stay in power forever if Russian people want him to .
In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS , answering a journalist 's question on what awaits Russia in 2024 and whether he will stay in power forever , Putin said : `` That 's if you want .
Do you want this ? ''
Asked , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his presidential term in 2024 , Putin said : `` I do n't know , we 'll see .
There is still a lot of time ahead . ''
According to Putin , he understands `` the elites are nervous '' in a situation of uncertainty .
`` Of course , this is a negative thing , this imbalance .
Such an imbalance is possible .
I am aware of this .
But still , the people is the primary source of power , '' he said .
Read alsoRFE/RL : Putin formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to extend power The Russian president added he still has four years of presidency lying ahead , and now there is no answer whether he will stay `` at the helm '' of Russia .
Answering a question on how he feels about being called a `` tsar , '' Putin said : `` Well , this is n't true .
You know , anyone else could be called a tsar .
I work every day , I do n't reign .
A tsar is someone who sits there , looking down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they will do this or that . '
Meanwhile , all he does is trying on his hat and looking in the mirror .
I work every day . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , Russian State Duma on Tuesday , March 10 , lifted restrictions on the number of presidential terms .

The People of Russia is the primary source of power in the country, Russian president says.
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has said he doesn't see himself as a reigning tsar but is ready to stay in power forever if Russian people want him to.
In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, answering a journalist's question on what awaits Russia in 2024 and whether he will stay in power forever, Putin said: "That's if you want. Do you want this?"
Asked, where he sees himself after the completion of his presidential term in 2024, Putin said: "I don't know, we'll see. There is still a lot of time ahead."
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According to Putin, he understands "the elites are nervous" in a situation of uncertainty.
"Of course, this is a negative thing, this imbalance. Such an imbalance is possible. I am aware of this. But still, the people is the primary source of power," he said.
Read alsoRFE/RL: Putin formally signs off on constitutional changes that allow him to extend power
The Russian president added he still has four years of presidency lying ahead, and now there is no answer whether he will stay "at the helm" of Russia.
Answering a question on how he feels about being called a "tsar," Putin said: "Well, this isn't true. You know, anyone else could be called a tsar. I work every day, I don't reign. A tsar is someone who sits there, looking down and saying: 'I will order and they will do this or that.' Meanwhile, all he does is trying on his hat and looking in the mirror. I work every day."
As UNIAN reported earlier, Russian State Duma on Tuesday, March 10, lifted restrictions on the number of presidential terms.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine's National Bank to conduct refinancing tenders weekly

Ukraine's National Bank to conduct refinancing tenders weekly
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The rate on relevant tools, as before, shall be set at the NBU's key policy rate.
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unian--2020-03-19--China ready to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – PM Shmyhal

Shmyhal thanked China for its unwavering support for Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal @ @ @ @ @ Chinese Ambassador Fan Xianrong , also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro @ @ @ @ @ ready to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine .
`` Together with Dmytro Kuleba have @ @ @ @ @ to Ukraine Mr .
Fan Xianrong .
Discussed the issues of economic cooperation and the @ @ @ @ @ the spread of coronavirus , '' PM Shmyhal wrote on Facebook .
`` We share @ @ @ @ @ that amid the global challenge , all countries must consolidate and become as one family @ @ @ @ @ Chinese party for the proposal to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine , '' Shmyhal @ @ @ @ @ also said he had tackled with Mr .
Fan Xianrong trade and economic cooperation between @ @ @ @ @ resume the work of Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Chinese Commission .
`` I also want to thank China @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity , '' he added .

Shmyhal thanked China for its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, following his meeting with Chinese Ambassador Fan Xianrong, also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, said China was ready to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
"Together with Dmytro Kuleba have met with Ambassador of China to Ukraine Mr. Fan Xianrong. Discussed the issues of economic cooperation and the struggle of two countries against the spread of coronavirus," PM Shmyhal wrote on Facebook.
Read alsoUkraine's Cabinet creates stabilization fund to deal with coronavirus effects
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"We share the vision of Plenipotentiary Ambassador that amid the global challenge, all countries must consolidate and become as one family. Sincerely grateful to the Chinese party for the proposal to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine," Shmyhal said.
The prime minister also said he had tackled with Mr. Fan Xianrong trade and economic cooperation between the countries and agreed to resume the work of Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Chinese Commission.
"I also want to thank China for its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.


unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine seeing cash foreign currency shortage over interruptions in air traffic, NBU to sell euros

Ukraine seeing cash foreign currency shortage over interruptions in air traffic, NBU to sell euros
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NBU is now working with U.S. counterparties to have a large batch of cash in dollars delivered.
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unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine expects IMF's decision on aid over coronavirus epidemic in coming weeks – NBU head

Ukraine expects IMF's decision on aid over coronavirus epidemic in coming weeks – NBU head
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On March 5, the IMF announced the Fund would provide about US$50 billion in quick financing for low-income and developing economies to tackle the negative effects of the coronavirus epidemic.
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unian--2020-03-19--Currency Fever: National Bank spends another US$200 mln to support hryvnia

Currency Fever: National Bank spends another US$200 mln to support hryvnia
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Demand for currency continues to prevail over supply due to deterioration of market sentiment amid the global coronavirus spread.
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unian--2020-03-19--Ukraine's hryvnia slumps to UAH 27.27 to U.S. dollar on March 19

Ukraine's hryvnia slumps to UAH 27.27 to U.S. dollar on March 19
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The official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 29.79 per euro.
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unian--2020-03-19--Coronavirus update: nearly 219,000 cases reported worldwide, over 84,000 recoveries

The number of lethal cases has increased to 8,810 .
As of the morning of Thursday , March 19 , a total of 218,823 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were recorded worldwide , reports the CSSE at Johns Hopkins University .
The number of lethal cases has increased to 8,810 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard .
At the same time , 84,118 people recovered from the disease .
In China , there are 81,138 cases , including 3,130 lethal ones .
The second-highest rate of infection spread is recorded in Italy with 35,713 cases and 2,978 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already been infected and 1,135 have died .
In Spain , there are 14,769 infection cases , including 638 lethal ones .
As UNIAN reported earlier , an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China , Wuhan .
The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency , describing it as a multi-cell epidemic .
To date , 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine , two of which are lethal .
The country has declared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 3 .

The number of lethal cases has increased to 8,810.
As of the morning of Thursday, March 19, a total of 218,823 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were recorded worldwide, reports the CSSE at Johns Hopkins University.
The number of lethal cases has increased to 8,810, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard.
At the same time, 84,118 people recovered from the disease.
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In China, there are 81,138 cases, including 3,130 lethal ones. The second-highest rate of infection spread is recorded in Italy with 35,713 cases and 2,978 deaths.
In Iran, 17,361 people have already been infected and 1,135 have died. In Spain, there are 14,769 infection cases, including 638 lethal ones.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was recorded late December 2019 in the most populous city of Central China, Wuhan. The World Health Organization recognized it as a global emergency, describing it as a multi-cell epidemic.
To date, 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which are lethal.
The country has declared a nationwide quarantine, which will last until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--NATO Allies take stock of response to COVID-19 outbreak

Stoltenberg says NATO has robust measures and plans in place to ensure that the Alliance ’ s essential work continues @ @ @ @ @ regular meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Wednesday , March 18 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ and the measures being taken by NATO and Allies to curb its spread .
Secretary @ @ @ @ @ swift response by Allies to the outbreak , stressing that `` our forces remain ready @ @ @ @ @ , '' NATO press service reported .
Stoltenberg further highlighted that NATO has robust measures @ @ @ @ @ ensure that the Alliance ’ s essential work continues .
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe @ @ @ @ @ underlined that mitigation measures continue to be taken , and that the Alliance ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , operations and activities has not been affected – including air policing , maritime deployments @ @ @ @ @ in the eastern part of the Alliance , and operations from Afghanistan to Kosovo .

Stoltenberg says NATO has robust measures and plans in place to ensure that the Alliance’s essential work continues.
NATO ambassadors held a regular meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken by NATO and Allies to curb its spread.
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the swift response by Allies to the outbreak, stressing that "our forces remain ready to keep NATO nations safe," NATO press service reported.
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Stoltenberg further highlighted that NATO has robust measures and plans in place to ensure that the Alliance’s essential work continues.
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Tod Wolters, underlined that mitigation measures continue to be taken, and that the Alliance’s ability to conduct its missions, operations and activities has not been affected – including air policing, maritime deployments, NATO's multinational battlegroups in the eastern part of the Alliance, and operations from Afghanistan to Kosovo.


unian--2020-03-19--Canada braces for disinformation assault on COVID-19

`` Russia lies on an industrial scale , '' says Ukrainian ambassador .
While Canada gears up to battle the spread of COVID-19 , it 's also bracing for a second , less tangible fight against a wave of disinformation that the country 's top military commander warns is already being assembled in cyberspace .
Gen. Jonathan Vance , the country 's chief of the defense staff , said he 's seen indications recently that Canada 's adversaries intend to exploit the uncertainty , confusion and fear that many people feel after a week marked by swift and extraordinary developments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reports .
Much of his assessment is based on what 's circulating in the classified realm , but his message to the public is clear : get ready for some noise .
`` I ca n't really talk about it , but yes , I have seen signs '' of campaigns designed to discredit the country 's institutional response to COVID-19 , Vance told CBC News .
`` There is absolutely going to be efforts on the part of state-sponsored and non-state sponsored [ actors ] to try and make every step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indeed as allies , look bad . ''
The United Kingdom 's National Health Service is already fighting that disinformation war , working with Twitter to suspend false accounts – some of which have been posing as hospitals – and ripping down inaccurate information about the number of virus cases .
On Tuesday , the NHS launched a specific initiative to push back against COVID-19 misinformation .
Canada 's National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians warned in its annual report released Thursday that Russia and China remain the adversaries most likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this country .
Vance said he was not prepared to name names on Friday , but suggested that paying attention to – and trusting – Canada 's elected leaders and government officials is the best inoculation against a viral disinformation campaign .
His remarks came two days after a Washington-based think-tank released a report that concluded a Moscow-backed disinformation campaign was behind COVID-19 protests in Ukraine related to the repatriation of Ukrainians citizens who had been Wuhan , China , the location of the original outbreak .
`` The campaign 's tactics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin involvement , '' said the report by analyst George Barros .
`` The campaign 's false information increased distrust of the Ukrainian government , caused protests in at least five different towns and forced the resignation of a Ukrainian governor . ''
The U.S. State Department warned last month Russia was behind thousands of social media accounts that have been spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and its origins .
Andriy Shevchenko , Ukraine 's ambassador to Canada , would not comment on Friday about the protests that rocked his country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canadians should be on guard in the coming days and weeks .
`` We should recognize the fact Russia lies on an industrial scale , and Russia has become quite successful in disinformation , especially in societies that rely on free speech , '' he said .
Read alsoRussia deploying coronavirus disinformation to sow panic in West , EU document says '' By now we have quite a good understanding of how this works .
They specifically look for topics and subjects which can easily polarize opinions , which can divide the society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' As UNIAN reported earlier , President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged Ukrainians not to trust `` boogeyman stories '' about `` 400,000 coronavirus cases '' recorder in the country , calling on citizens to opt for official information channels .

"Russia lies on an industrial scale," says Ukrainian ambassador.
While Canada gears up to battle the spread of COVID-19, it's also bracing for a second, less tangible fight against a wave of disinformation that the country's top military commander warns is already being assembled in cyberspace.
Gen. Jonathan Vance, the country's chief of the defense staff, said he's seen indications recently that Canada's adversaries intend to exploit the uncertainty, confusion and fear that many people feel after a week marked by swift and extraordinary developments in the global pandemic crisis, CBC News reports.
Much of his assessment is based on what's circulating in the classified realm, but his message to the public is clear: get ready for some noise.
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"I can't really talk about it, but yes, I have seen signs" of campaigns designed to discredit the country's institutional response to COVID-19, Vance told CBC News.
"There is absolutely going to be efforts on the part of state-sponsored and non-state sponsored [actors] to try and make every step we take as a government, and indeed as allies, look bad."
The United Kingdom's National Health Service is already fighting that disinformation war, working with Twitter to suspend false accounts – some of which have been posing as hospitals – and ripping down inaccurate information about the number of virus cases.
On Tuesday, the NHS launched a specific initiative to push back against COVID-19 misinformation.
Read alsoU.S. raising alarm over Russian disinformation on coronavirus
Canada's National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians warned in its annual report released Thursday that Russia and China remain the adversaries most likely to attempt to interfere with and discredit institutions in this country.
Vance said he was not prepared to name names on Friday, but suggested that paying attention to – and trusting – Canada's elected leaders and government officials is the best inoculation against a viral disinformation campaign.
His remarks came two days after a Washington-based think-tank released a report that concluded a Moscow-backed disinformation campaign was behind COVID-19 protests in Ukraine related to the repatriation of Ukrainians citizens who had been Wuhan, China, the location of the original outbreak.
"The campaign's tactics, timing and nature all point toward Kremlin involvement," said the report by analyst George Barros.
"The campaign's false information increased distrust of the Ukrainian government, caused protests in at least five different towns and forced the resignation of a Ukrainian governor."
The U.S. State Department warned last month Russia was behind thousands of social media accounts that have been spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and its origins.
Andriy Shevchenko, Ukraine's ambassador to Canada, would not comment on Friday about the protests that rocked his country last month – but he did say Canadians should be on guard in the coming days and weeks.
"We should recognize the fact Russia lies on an industrial scale, and Russia has become quite successful in disinformation, especially in societies that rely on free speech," he said.
Read alsoRussia deploying coronavirus disinformation to sow panic in West, EU document says
"By now we have quite a good understanding of how this works. They specifically look for topics and subjects which can easily polarize opinions, which can divide the society, which are inflammatory by themselves."
As UNIAN reported earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged Ukrainians not to trust "boogeyman stories" about "400,000 coronavirus cases" recorder in the country, calling on citizens to opt for official information channels.


unian--2020-03-19--Klitschko comments on reported options for resumption of subway traffic in Kyiv amid quarantine

Today , municipal authorities are expanding city transit routes that duplicate subway lines , but at the moment , Klitschko admits , they are not covering the demand .
Officials announcing possibilities for a possible partial resumption of subway operations express their personal opinion and are not professionals in urban transportation industry Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said , speaking on Ukrainian Radio .
`` People who say these things are not professionals , they are n't responsible for the transport industry .
Secondly , it may be the personal opinion they express , '' Klitschko said , according to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , today , in a situation where the subway has been shut down , city authorities are creating city transit routes duplicating metro lines .
But now they are insufficient at the moment .
Therefore , the city is working to ensure that its residents who need to get to work or hospital can find ways to move around the capital .
The mayor has stressed the fact that the novel coronavirus is very aggressive and spreading at a rapid pace , while no vaccine has been discovered so far .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a compulsory and a precautionary measure .
`` We understand that restrictions in city transit are very inconvenient for its inhabitants .
But our task is not to let the virus spread quickly .
And one of the recommendations of international experts , in particular , of our Wuhan colleagues , is to ensure social distancing , '' he added .
Read alsoKyiv entrepreneurs aiming to profit off of coronavirus panic robbed of 100,000 medical face masks at gunpoint Klitschko also urged the Kyiv residents to treat restrictions with understanding , stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their health and the health of others .
Earlier in a comment to UNIAN , Deputy Kyiv Mayor and Secretary of the Kyiv City Council Volodymyr Prokopiv said that municipal authorities were exploring the possibility of resuming subway traffic amid general quarantine introduced in the capital to counter the spread of coronavirus .
He noted that if any model was worked out , the possibility of its implementation would depend on the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers .
`` Metro '' , the Kyiv subway , suspended operations on March 17 until @ @ @

Today, municipal authorities are expanding city transit routes that duplicate subway lines, but at the moment, Klitschko admits, they are not covering the demand.
Officials announcing possibilities for a possible partial resumption of subway operations express their personal opinion and are not professionals in urban transportation industry Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said, speaking on Ukrainian Radio.
"People who say these things are not professionals, they aren't responsible for the transport industry. Secondly, it may be the personal opinion they express," Klitschko said, according to his press service.
However, he noted, today, in a situation where the subway has been shut down, city authorities are creating city transit routes duplicating metro lines. But now they are insufficient at the moment. Therefore, the city is working to ensure that its residents who need to get to work or hospital can find ways to move around the capital.
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The mayor has stressed the fact that the novel coronavirus is very aggressive and spreading at a rapid pace, while no vaccine has been discovered so far. Therefore, suspending subway traffic until April 3 is a compulsory and a precautionary measure.
"We understand that restrictions in city transit are very inconvenient for its inhabitants. But our task is not to let the virus spread quickly. And one of the recommendations of international experts, in particular , of our Wuhan colleagues, is to ensure social distancing," he added.
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Klitschko also urged the Kyiv residents to treat restrictions with understanding, stay in their homes, and take care of their health and the health of others.
Earlier in a comment to UNIAN, Deputy Kyiv Mayor and Secretary of the Kyiv City Council Volodymyr Prokopiv said that municipal authorities were exploring the possibility of resuming subway traffic amid general quarantine introduced in the capital to counter the spread of coronavirus.
He noted that if any model was worked out, the possibility of its implementation would depend on the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers.
"Metro", the Kyiv subway, suspended operations on March 17 until April 3.


unian--2020-03-19--Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 15 enemy attacks on March 18

The enemy opened fire , employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on March 18 mounted 15 attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed forces violated the ceasefire 15 times on March 18 .
Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded as a result of enemy shelling , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time on March 19 .
The enemy opened fire , employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka , Krasnohorivka and Schastia , and the villages of Pisky , Pavlopil , Vodiane , Krymske , Zaitseve , Novotoshkivske , Pivdenne , Khutir Vilny , and Novoluhanske .
In addition , the enemy shelled disengagement site No .
3 twice , using grenade launchers of various systems and heavy machine guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire , thus adhering to truce agreements .
`` Since Thursday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Krasnohorivka and Novoluhanske , using a 120mm mortar , a tripod-mounted man-portable antitank gun , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms , '' the update said .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops Thursday morning .

The enemy opened fire, employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
Russia's hybrid military forces on March 18 mounted 15 attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed forces violated the ceasefire 15 times on March 18. Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded as a result of enemy shelling," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on March 19.
The enemy opened fire, employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka, Krasnohorivka and Schastia, and the villages of Pisky, Pavlopil, Vodiane, Krymske, Zaitseve, Novotoshkivske, Pivdenne, Khutir Vilny, and Novoluhanske.
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In addition, the enemy shelled disengagement site No. 3 twice, using grenade launchers of various systems and heavy machine guns. The Ukrainian military did not return fire, thus adhering to truce agreements.
"Since Thursday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Krasnohorivka and Novoluhanske, using a 120mm mortar, a tripod-mounted man-portable antitank gun, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms," the update said.
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops Thursday morning.


unian--2020-03-19--Zelensky refutes "boogeyman stories" about 400,000 coronavirus cases in Ukraine

`` Fake news about the virus spread much faster than the virus itself , '' Zelensky said .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the nation not to trust fake news about coronavirus and opt for official sources of information of government bodies .
`` Fake news about the virus spread much faster than the virus itself , '' Zelensky said in a televised address on Wednesday .
`` Boogeyman stories about 400,000 coronavirus patients in Ukraine are lies , '' the president added , urging all Ukrainians to trust only the official sources of information – official pages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government , the Verkhovna Rada , and the Presidential Office in social networks .
According to UNIAN , on March 11 , the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus .
On March 16 , the Cabinet of Ministers , following the instructions of the President of Ukraine , decided to restrict passenger traffic in Ukraine to prevent the spread of the disease .
According to the relevant decree , from March 18 to April 3 , a ban on railway , air , and bus intercity and interregional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is also prohibited to transport more than 10 passengers simultaneously in trams , trolleybuses and motor vehicles , and buses buses on regular city routes .
To date , 16 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ukraine , two of which were lethal .

"Fake news about the virus spread much faster than the virus itself," Zelensky said.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the nation not to trust fake news about coronavirus and opt for official sources of information of government bodies.
"Fake news about the virus spread much faster than the virus itself," Zelensky said in a televised address on Wednesday.
"Boogeyman stories about 400,000 coronavirus patients in Ukraine are lies," the president added, urging all Ukrainians to trust only the official sources of information – official pages of the Ministry of Health, the Government, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Presidential Office in social networks.
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According to UNIAN, on March 11, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus.
On March 16, the Cabinet of Ministers, following the instructions of the President of Ukraine, decided to restrict passenger traffic in Ukraine to prevent the spread of the disease.
According to the relevant decree, from March 18 to April 3, a ban on railway, air, and bus intercity and interregional passenger traffic was introduced in Ukraine.
It is also prohibited to transport more than 10 passengers simultaneously in trams, trolleybuses and motor vehicles, and buses buses on regular city routes.
To date, 16 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ukraine, two of which were lethal.


unian--2020-03-20--Over 1,150 Ukrainians return from Poland by trains today – border guards

Over 1,150 Ukrainians have brought back to Ukraine from Poland by trains today , March 20 .
State agencies have @ @ @ @ @ opportunities for Ukrainians to return from abroad and foreigners to return to their countries , @ @ @ @ @ service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine .
`` Such trips are already @ @ @ @ @ planes , as well as by trains , starting today .
They were organized in @ @ @ @ @ the Ministry of Infrastructure , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , and state-owned railway operator @ @ @ @ @ the report .
The first such train carrying over 750 Ukrainians and one foreigner with @ @ @ @ @ the Mostyska railway station checkpoint at around 04:00 Kyiv time .
All passengers had their @ @ @ @ @ person signed consent to undergo anti-epidemic preventive measures , border guards said .
At around @ @ @ @ @ train arrived at the checkpoint , bringing nearly 400 Ukrainians and one foreigner .
Border @ @ @ @ @ by the same scheme .

Each arriving person signed consent to undergo anti-epidemic preventive measures.
Over 1,150 Ukrainians have brought back to Ukraine from Poland by trains today, March 20.
State agencies have been working to set up opportunities for Ukrainians to return from abroad and foreigners to return to their countries, as reported by the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
"Such trips are already being actively carried out by planes, as well as by trains, starting today. They were organized in a joint coordinated effort of the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and state-owned railway operator JSC Ukrzaliznytsia," reads the report.
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The first such train carrying over 750 Ukrainians and one foreigner with a residence permit arrived at the Mostyska railway station checkpoint at around 04:00 Kyiv time.
All passengers had their temperature taken.
Each arriving person signed consent to undergo anti-epidemic preventive measures, border guards said.
At around 07:00 Kyiv time, another train arrived at the checkpoint, bringing nearly 400 Ukrainians and one foreigner. Border control formalities were carried out by the same scheme.


unian--2020-03-20--Ukrainian farmers export almost 44 mln tonnes of grain since July 1

Ukraine has already shipped 17.29 million tonnes of wheat to foreign customers .
Ukrainian agribusinesses continue shipments of grain abroad amid quarantine over COVID-19 having exported 43.62 million tonnes of grain from July 1 , 2019 , the start of the 2019-2020 marketing year ( MY ) , to March 20 , 2020 , which was 8.6 million tonnes up from the relevant period of MY 2018-2019 .
In particular , Ukraine exported 17.29 million tonnes of wheat , 4.1 million tonnes of barley , 21.71 million tonnes of maize , and 5,000 tonnes of rye , the Ukrainian Economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press service said .
Over the period under review , agrarians also shipped 265,500 tonnes of flour from wheat and other types of grain to foreign customers , which was 75,800 tonnes up against the relevant period of MY 2018-2019 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrainian farmers in 2019 harvested 75 million tonnes of grain , of which 54 million tonnes will be supplied onto foreign markets , according to the ministry .
The Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce quarantine across Ukraine from March 12 to April 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volodymyr Zelensky urged the government to ban exports of certain food products .
The Cabinet of Ministers is yet to draw a list of such goods .
Exporters of farm produce called for prevention of grain and oilseeds exports from halt due to the closure of most border checkpoints amid the coronavirus pandemic .

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unian--2020-03-20--Trump's national security advisor to attend Putin's May 9 parade

U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien will travel to Moscow to attend Russia 's World War Two Victory Day celebrations in May , U.S. ambassador John Sullivan said on Thursday .
President Vladimir Putin presides over an annual parade on May 9 to commemorate the Soviet Union 's World War Two victory over Nazi Germany and uses the occasion to show off the country 's military hardware , USNews reported citing Reuters .
Relations between Russia and the United States are at post-Cold War lows , strained by everything from Russia 's detention on spying charges of a former U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its 2016 election .
Russia invited U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the May 9 event , but he declined .
U.S. officials said he had wanted to go , but faced pressure from his advisers not to .
Read alsoKremlin says Zelensky not yet invited to visit Moscow on May 9 National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien will lead the U.S. delegation at the event instead , Ambassador Sullivan said in a statement circulated by the embassy on Thursday .
`` This high-level delegation underscores the commitment of the United States to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the people of the United States and the Soviet Union who gave so much to ensure a safer world for all , '' it said .
The spread of the new coronavirus has raised questions over whether the May 9 parade will take place , but the Kremlin has said preparations are going ahead as normal .

Trump has declined invitation.
U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien will travel to Moscow to attend Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations in May, U.S. ambassador John Sullivan said on Thursday.
President Vladimir Putin presides over an annual parade on May 9 to commemorate the Soviet Union's World War Two victory over Nazi Germany and uses the occasion to show off the country's military hardware, USNews reported citing Reuters.
Relations between Russia and the United States are at post-Cold War lows, strained by everything from Russia's detention on spying charges of a former U.S. Marine to U.S. allegations that Moscow meddled in its 2016 election.
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Russia invited U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the May 9 event, but he declined. U.S. officials said he had wanted to go, but faced pressure from his advisers not to.
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National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien will lead the U.S. delegation at the event instead, Ambassador Sullivan said in a statement circulated by the embassy on Thursday.
"This high-level delegation underscores the commitment of the United States to honor the joint sacrifice of the allies, and the people of the United States and the Soviet Union who gave so much to ensure a safer world for all," it said.
The spread of the new coronavirus has raised questions over whether the May 9 parade will take place, but the Kremlin has said preparations are going ahead as normal.