MTWTU COVID-19 Digest: May 13-15, 2020

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13-15.05.2020

1. According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, there are 17,330 COVID-19 cases confirmed.

2. Clarifications on “Diy Vdoma” mobile app, questions and answers: https://www.facebook.com/162552390550650/posts/1662267947245746/?d=n

3. GMT and IMEC join forces in order to help maritime employers carry out crew changes: https://mtwtu.org.ua/news/sovmestnyj-proekt-gmt-i-imec

4. Information about air traffic in different countries. Data as of May 15, 2020: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

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