Ukraine reports record daily high of new coronavirus cases

cde.news desk 28 October 2021, 20:20 · 1 min read

epa08782660 People wearing protective masks due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic walk past a cafe decorated for Halloween celebration in Kiev, Ukraine, 29 October 2020. Halloween celebrations, which are held annually on 31 October in many countries, become popular in Ukraine too. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

KYIV, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Ukraine registered a record daily high of 26,071 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, exceeding the previous high of 23,785 on Oct. 22, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Ministry data also showed 576 new coronavirus-related deaths.

Ukraine’s pandemic tally of infections stands at 2.85 million, with 66,204 deaths.

Photo People wearing protective masks due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic walk past a cafe decorated for Halloween celebration in Kiev, Ukraine. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO