U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 23,000 – Reuters tally
The Trump administration has indicated May 1 as a potential date for easing the restrictions while urging caution. REUTERS U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 23,000
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Canada asks Iran to postpone decryption of downed PS752 black boxes
The decision is due to restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and making it difficult for experts to arrive. REUTERS Canada and several other countries whose citizens died as a result of the downing of the Ukraine International…
Despite encouraging signs, coronavirus is ‘advancing’ worldwide, WHO envoy warns
There were more than 1.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the world by Sunday night. REUTERS A top envoy of the World Health Organization warned Sunday that the coronavirus will be a “virus that stalks the human race for…
Moscow-backed church in Kyiv comments on monk’s death, hushes down coronavirus diagnosis
The press service briefly notes pneumonia as the cause of death. Photo from UNIAN The press service of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the Kyiv-based headquarters of the Russian-backed church in Ukraine commonly known as the “Moscow Patriarchate”, where at least…
Only 3% of Kyiv residents lose jobs due to quarantine – poll
Almost 60% of respondents said they had a job before quarantine was introduced. Photo from UNIAN Some 21% of Kyiv residents continue working as usual, 22% have switched to working from home, 13% have chosen voluntary leave, while some 3%…
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra shut down for quarantine as coronavirus hotbed (Photo)
Of 79 coronavirus cases recorded in Kyiv over the past day, 63 patients are Lavra-based clerics. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra has been shut down for quarantine amid a sharp spark of coronavirus incidence at the site that…
Tighter quarantine enforcement: Ukrainian doctor tells of differences between Italian, Ukrainian coronavirus response
The medic has noted totally “deserted streets” in Italy – something that’s not being observed in Ukraine so far. REUTERS Head of one of the interior ministry hospitals in Kyiv region, Yuriy Sak, who is part of the Ukrainian medical…
Kyiv mayor reports 20 new COVID-19 cases in past day
The capital city has already as many as 416 confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number of Kyivans infected with the virus is on the rise / Photo from UNIAN Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
Reuters: Congo records second Ebola death in days
The latest victim was an 11-month-old girl. REUTERS The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a second Ebola death in days following more than seven weeks without a new case, the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Congo had been due…
U.S. arranges special chartered flight for U.S. citizens from Kyiv on April 15
The flight is fully booked now. REUTERS The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 15, from Kyiv’s Boryspil…