Ukrainian television and radio reports describe a doubling of reported cases from 37,923 to over 80,000 in a 24 hour period, potentially taxing health care delivery. Some health care workers have also been infected. Samples have been sent to London for analysis and a permanent link to WHO has been established. The situation appears to be quite fluid and transmission could be exacerbated by the upcoming holiday weekend. Portable military hospitals have been put on standby.