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Ukraine President Zelenskiy Tests Positive for COVID-19


Along with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, announced on his Facebook page that he too had coronavirus.
Along with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, announced on his Facebook page that he too had coronavirus.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday became the latest world leader to test positive for COVID-19.

Zelenskiy tweeted the announcement, saying “There are no lucky people for whom #COVID19 does not pose a threat. Despite all the quarantine measures, I received a positive test. I feel good & take a lot of vitamins. Promise to isolate myself but keep working. I will overcome COVID19 as most people do. It's gonna be fine!”

Shortly thereafter, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, announced on his Facebook page that he too had coronavirus. Yermak said he feels “normal” and will continue working from self-isolation. He also urged everyone not to be careless with COVID-19 rules, saying “Wear masks, wash your hands. Keep your distance, while staying calm.”

The number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine continues to grow. The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reports the country registered 9,647 new cases and 142 new deaths Monday, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 474,245. At least 8,695 have died from the disease in Ukraine.

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