Novi Sanzhary  Novi Sanzhary () is an urban-type settlement in Novi Sanzhary Raion (district) of Poltava Oblast (province) in central of Ukraine. On 20 February 2020, the Ukrainian evacuees from China due to the COVID-19 pandemic were taken to Novi Sanzhary. They were met by protesters blocking the buses, throwing stones and engaging in violent clashes with the police.  9 policemen and one civilian were injured. Later, Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine Zoriana Skaletska promised to join those in quarantine for 14 days.