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The purchase of ventilators of domestic production was discussed at a traditional meeting aimed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic under the chairmanship of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Antonov International Cargo Airport in Hostomel participated in the meeting of Antonov An-225 Mriya transport aircraft with medical means to combat the spread of coronavirus.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the online presentation of introduction of digital ID-passport and biometric travel passport in the mobile application "Diia".

Automation of interaction of citizens with the state is a practical fight against corruption at all levels. And political will in Ukraine is enough for further digital transformations in the country, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the online presentation of digital passports in the mobile application "Diia".

Ukraine launches clinical trials of a domestic drug, which, according to the preliminary findings of Ukrainian scientists and manufacturers, can significantly reduce or completely neutralize the risk of death from complications caused by the coronavirus infection.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a daily meeting with government and law enforcement officials to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.

“This is an unprecedented amount of macro-financial assistance. The EU's decision is not only a manifestation of solidarity in difficult times. This is a testimony that Ukraine made no mistake in making the European choice. After all, a friend in need is a friend indeed,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

More than 70 residential buildings were destroyed or severely damaged by fire as a result of large-scale fires in the Zhytomyr region, nearly fifty people were evacuated. Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Chernyshov reported this at a meeting with the President of Ukraine.

The government plans to continue quarantine measures since the peak period of coronavirus infection has not passed - it is expected in early May. This was reported at a traditional meeting chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to combat the epidemic.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects the COVID-19 peak incidence in early May. After that, anti-crisis measures will be introduced to support the economy. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told this to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the traditional meeting on overcoming the coronavirus epidemic.