OREANDA-NEWS. The head of the government of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced at a cabinet meeting on March 25 that an emergency regime is introduced throughout the country till April 24.

Previously it was established in nine regions of Ukraine. According to the Prime Minister, expansion of the regime to all territory of the country is necessary to strengthen the fight against the spread of coronavirus infection.

According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, at present, 113 cases of COVID-19 infection have been registered in the country, 4 people died.

“Unfortunately, statistics are getting worse,” Shmyhal said, noting that the decision to extend the emergency for a period after April 24 could be made later.