President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave the task to present a detailed vaccination program against COVID-19 in Ukraine as soon as possible. The Head of State said this at a traditional conference call on preventing the spread of coronavirus infection.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal reported that today there are 235.7 thousand. active patients with coronavirus and 18.6 thousand. occupied beds in medical institutions. In total, more than 66.3 thousand are allocated in hospitals for patients with COVID-19. beds, of which 55 thousand. provided with oxygen supply.

" In the near future, the Ministry of Health will investigate the situation in the regions, and depending on the indicators, we will take a decision on the introduction of adaptive quarantine in certain regions.. That is, let's return to the green, yellow, orange and red zones, "

According to him, these changes, if approved, will enter into force seven days after their adoption..

Health Minister Maxim Stepanov announced a decrease in the percentage of positive test results for COVID-19 among all people tested: if earlier this figure averaged 34-35%, now it is within 21%.

Negotiations on the purchase of a vaccine are at the final stage. The Ukrainian side positively assesses the results of the negotiations.

It is expected that vaccination in Ukraine can begin from February. According to the Minister of Health, at the first stage it will be carried out by mobile teams.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the vaccination program in Ukraine should contain a detailed plan for each region.

" The vaccine management and logistics system should also be adjusted, in particular, electronic systems for recording, fixing, vaccination sites and distribution of supplies should be created, "

In addition, the situation with those who have already been ill with COVID-19 should be analyzed to determine when this category of people needs to be vaccinated..

Inf. Official site of the President of Ukraine.