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Ukraine Hits Record Daily COVID-19 Deaths Amid Vaccine Reluctance

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Ukraine's Health Ministry reported 833 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record of 793 deaths over the weekend. The total confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the country now stand at 73,390. The nation of 41 million people also recorded 18,988 new daily infections, with only 18% of the population fully vaccinated. The government has introduced regulations requiring certain groups to get vaccinated, but a black market for counterfeit vaccine documents has emerged, with fake certificates selling for up to $300.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ukraine reported a record 833 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record of 793 deaths over the weekend.
  • The country's total confirmed COVID-19 deaths now stand at 73,390.
  • Only 18% of Ukraine's population of 41 million people is fully vaccinated, with four vaccines available - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna AstraZeneca, and Sinovac.
  • The government has required teachers, government employees, and other workers to get fully vaccinated by November 8 or face salary suspension.
  • New regulations require workers in state-controlled companies, including railways and the postal service, as well as social workers, to get vaccinated by December 1.
  • Ukrainian authorities have started requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for people boarding planes, trains, and long-distance buses.
  • A black market for counterfeit vaccine documents has emerged, with fake certificates selling for up to $300.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that police have set up 1,400 mobile units to track down counterfeit vaccine documents.

Statistics:

  • 833 COVID-19 deaths reported in Ukraine on Tuesday
  • 73,390 total confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Ukraine
  • 18,988 new daily coronavirus infections recorded in Ukraine
  • 18% of Ukraine's population (41 million people) is fully vaccinated
  • Four vaccines available in Ukraine - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna AstraZeneca, and Sinovac
  • Fake vaccine certificates selling for $100-$300 on the black market
  • 1,400 mobile units set up by Ukrainian police to track down counterfeit vaccine documents

Sources:

  • AP news wire Ukraine
  • https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

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