Under Ukraine’s quarantine measures to fight the novel coronavirus, many people are struggling.
Doctors have a hard time getting to hospitals. Eldery people have to stay home, but often don’t have someone to buy food for them. Many people can’t get their hands on masks — let alone hand sanitizer — to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
Noticing the shortage of important products and services, Ukrainian volunteers decided to help.
Check out three inspiring stories about altruism and volunteering during the pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS IN UKRAINE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- As of late March 30: 13 people have died from COVID-19 in Ukraine; 3 Ukrainians died in Italy. 8 people have recovered.
- 549 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of early on March 30. The first case was identified on March 3.
- Ukraine has extended its quarantine measures until April 24.
- Infographic of quarantine measures in place until April 24.
- The measures shuttered most everything but hospitals, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, and other critical enterprises.
- How the Ukrainian government has been responding: TIMELINE
- Misinformation on coronavirus is going viral in Ukraine.
- Doctor’s advice: How to stay safe.
- Foreign Ministry: What you need to know about traveling to and from Ukraine now
- Why the Kyiv Post isn’t making its coverage free in the times of COVID-19.
- Coronavirus stops the Kyiv Post’s print edition for now.
- Where to buy masks.
Effects on the economy:
- COVID-19 is already inflicting harm on Ukraine’s economy.
- Invisible Threat Lurks Undetected: Top stories from March 27, 2020 PDF edition.
- The former minister of economy says half a million Ukrainians may lose their jobs in the COVID-19 crisis.
