KYIV – Ukraine recorded 1,847 new cases of coronavirus in more than 24 hours, authorities said Saturday, a new record for infections in the country, which sees a sharp increase in cases following the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions.
The figure given through the National Security and Defense Council surpassed the record of a past day of 1,732 reported on Friday. The total number of cases reached 89,719, 2,044 deaths.
Infections have increased since June, with the government loosening restrictions, allowing cafes, churches and public transport to reopen. (Report through Natalia Zinets edited through Frances Kerry)
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