Aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Il-76 delivered a batch of tests to detect coronavirus infection to Boryspil Airport (Kiev) from Chinese Guangzhou.

The military board brought to Ukraine two types of tests: for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and 250 thousand tests for rapid diagnosis. In addition, medical masks of varying degrees of protection, disinfectors, mechanical ventilation devices and other means necessary to combat the spread of COVID-19 were delivered.

After the disinfection measures are completed by the sanitary services, the aircraft will be unloaded.

Medical facilities, in particular PCR tests, will be transferred to laboratories in every region of Ukraine on Monday.

Rapid tests, as well as medical masks, will be sent for the urgent needs of physicians, military personnel, police, border guards and others.

Quick tests will be used by emergency teams to check for people who have a fever and suspected coronavirus..

In case of a positive result of the rapid test, doctors should take an additional sample for confirmation in the laboratory using a PCR test.

The purchase of medical supplies in China was carried out in accordance with the agreements of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of large business. The delivery process was coordinated by deputies from the party "

This is only the first batch of medical cargo from China.. Several more flights planned this week.

Inf. Official site of the President of Ukraine.