Coronavirus Ukraine, world December 7, 2020: statistics, news

News about coronavirus in Ukraine on December 7

During the last day, another 8,641 cases of coronavirus infection were detected in Ukraine. The decrease in transmission of COVID-19 is associated with less testing, according to Channel 24.

One day earlier Coronavirus news December 6: vaccination in the US, the first mobile hospital in Ukraine

Thus, on Sunday, December 6, Ukrainian laboratories carried out 33,502 tests to detect coronavirus disease, of which 27,881 tests were carried out by PCR and 5,621 by ELISA. While on Thursday, December 3, Ukrainian laboratories carried out almost 75,000 tests (in even by PCR method – 48 028, by ELISA method – 26 852).

Let’s go back to the statistics: during the last day, 145 deaths were recorded in Ukraine as a result of the coronavirus. Another 5,123 people were recovered.

During the same period, 1,776 people were hospitalized in hospitals with a presumed or already confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, in need of intensive therapy or medical supervision.

Coronavirus statistics in regions

• Kiev: 81,335 infected;
• Vinnytsia region – 18,714 infected;
• Volyn Region: 26,211 infected;
• Dnipropetrovsk region: 45,040 infected;
• Donetsk region: 25,792 infected;
• Zhytomyr region: 32,318 infected;
• Transcarpathic region: 24,663 infected;
• Zaporizhia Region: 36,937 infected;
• Ivano-Frankivsk region: 39,438 infected;
• Kiev region – 43 854 infected;
• Kirovograd region – 6,360 infected;
• Lugansk region: 7,088 infected;
• Lviv region: 50 175 infected;
• Nikolaev region: 21,429 infected;
• Odessa Region – 51,810 infected;
• Poltava region – 25,655 infected;
• Rivne region – 33,714 infected;
• Sumy Region: 33,658 infected;
• Ternopil region: 29 788 infected;
• Kharkov region: 59,393 infected;
• Kherson region: 12,159 infected;
• Khmelnytsky region – 32,429 infected;
• Cherkasy region – 27 167 infected;
• Chernivtsi region: 35,378 infected;
• Chernihiv region – 21,442 infected.

• Coronavirus in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Since the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus has been detected in 11,171 soldiers. There are now 3,271 sick people, 32 of whom were found the day before. Isolated, including self-isolation, there are 524 military and military. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 7,900 people have recovered in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but 29, sadly, have died.
• How many doctors got sick with COVID-19: During the last day, coronavirus was found in another 284 healthcare workers. In total, since the beginning of 2020, 43,180 doctors have been diagnosed with the disease. At least 361 of them died during the course of the disease, but more than 26,263 have already recovered.

For the first time since August: the Ministry of Health explained the decrease in the incidence of COVID-19

The Health Ministry presented weekly statistics on the spread of the coronavirus and reported a decrease in incidence for the first time since August. The number of cases has been reduced by almost 7 thousand. At the same time, Maxim Stepanov noted that 279 thousand tests were carried out in one week, which is the same number as in the week before the previous one. According to him, this is the merit of the weekend quarantine and compliance with anti-epidemic measures.

Does Ukraine need mobile hospitals? The response of the former head of the Ministry of Health

Health Minister Maxim Stepanov said that work is underway to implement mobile hospitals. In particular, they will be created in the Nikolaev region, Kiev, Odessa and Donetsk. Former Health Minister Zoryana Skaletskaya advises mayors to pay attention to sanatoriums, because they have all the basics: separate rooms, medical staff. You just need to install medical generators there. But he also believes that it is too early to move to an emergency situation: the construction of mobile field hospitals.

Kuleba said Ukraine should receive a vaccine against COVID-19 in the first stage

There is no exact information yet on when the COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Ukraine. However, despite the fact that our country does not belong to the richest countries in the world, Ukraine will not remain in the second half of the world queue. Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said Ukraine does not plan to stay away from the first global phase of vaccination. And this, according to Kuleba, can be achieved through active participation in COVAX and friendly relations with those countries that will have access to the vaccine first.

Kuleba said when Ukrainians will be allowed to travel to EU countries

The opening of the EU borders for Ukrainians is not related to the issue of general vaccination. Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba pointed out that everything depends on the epidemiological situation both in Ukraine and in the EU countries. Despite this, the minister believes that Ukrainians have nowhere to go, except for the European Union. According to him, now the borders of 63 countries are open to citizens of Ukraine, of which 10 are in Europe.

Will international and long distance communications work during the shutdown?: The government is preparing restrictions

The Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers, Oleg Nemchinov, said on the air of one of the Ukrainian TV channels that the blockade in Ukraine will probably be introduced during the New Year holidays in January. At the same time, public transport will continue to operate, but with greater restrictions, particularly with the use of seats only. The entry and exit of the country will be open, there are no restrictions on international traffic.

Coronavirus news around the world December 7

According to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, more than 67 million people have become ill with COVID-19 worldwide. However, 1,537,309 patients sadly died from complications during the course of the disease. Almost 22.5 million people continue to receive treatment for coronavirus in the world.

Countries with the highest number of COVID-19 patients

• United States: 14,761,576;
• India: 9,677,203;
• Brazil: 6,603,540;
• Russia: 2,466,961;
• France: 2,345,648.

“Coronavirus” ID card: what a document confirming vaccination looks like in Britain

Millions of Britons will receive a certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus, confirming that they have received an injection. They will be distributed on all occasions. The large print on the front of the card advises: “Be sure to keep this card in your purse or wallet.” It is not yet known if it is mandatory to carry cards with you at all times. But critics fear the cards are a step toward a health passport. There is growing concern that once they become mainstream in Britain, employers will be able to demand them.

Coronavirus vaccination card / Photo: Getty Images / PA

How not to get coronavirus during the New Year holidays: advice from the WHO

The World Health Organization first advises during the COVID-19 pandemic on the New Year holidays that you stay home and spend these days with your family. It is better to completely abandon crowded places and social contacts. Also, you should not invite large companies to your home or visit them. And if you decide to celebrate with members of other households, hold meetings outside. The WHO insists that the mask and social distance are the main ways to prevent the coronavirus. You shouldn’t visit transportation and shopping centers during peak hours, and it’s best to shop online.

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Research, drugs and vaccines on the coronavirus

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We are talking about the drug molnupiravir. If human clinical trials show the same results and COVID-19 patients are no longer infectious within 24 hours, molnupiravir could change the course of the pandemic, scientists say. We talk about this drug in more detail here.

Overcome coronavirus or get vaccinated: which immunity is better

What will help build immunity more effectively: getting sick with COVID-19 or getting vaccinated? Does natural immunity last longer than vaccination? Advantages and disadvantages of vaccination, as well as whether you need to get vaccinated if you have already had a coronavirus. There are no definitive answers, but the consequences of coronavirus infection are difficult to predict. The main advantage of the vaccine is that it is predictable and safe. Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of each method here.