More than 3 weeks ago, the first case of coronavirus was recorded in Crimea. Since then, there has been an increase in the number of diseases. Administrative authorities say that the coronavirus in Simferopol is “imported”. Patients contracted the infection while traveling abroad. The COVID-19 virus was brought to the peninsula by tourists who returned from a trip to Thailand, Italy, and Mexico. In these countries, an outbreak of the disease was recorded in February.
To stop the spread of infection, restrictions on the freedom of movement of citizens have been introduced in the region. Teachings were held at the Georgievsky KFU Academy. The teaching staff and students worked out a scenario for the spread of the disease among the inhabitants of the peninsula.
How long quarantine due to coronavirus will last in Simferopol is not known.
How many people fell ill with coronavirus in Simferopol
The very first case of coronavirus in Crimea was recorded on March 21, 2020. Since then, more than three dozen patients with COVID-19 have been detected by medical institutions. More than 3,000 residents of Crimea are under medical supervision in Simferopol with suspected coronavirus.
Published indicators are not confirmed by international medical and public organizations. This information comes from the Russian authorities.
Skeptical individuals believe that the number of patients and infected with coronavirus in Simferopol is much higher than indicated in official statistics. Doctors believe that a real assessment of the number of diseases should be based on the facts of hospitalization of citizens. Infected people may not experience symptoms of the disease, but are carriers of the infection.
How many schools were quarantined in Simferopol
At the end of March 2020, state public relations services published in the media information about the closure on the peninsula from 23.03 to 12.04. 2020 all sports, secondary schools, universities, colleges for quarantine. After the last decree of the head of the region S. Aksenov, the ban on training, mass events will last until May.
In mid-March, three secondary schools were closed for quarantine. At that time, approximately 20% of children stopped attending classes due to ARVI. After the introduction of the self-isolation regime, quarantine was announced in the schools of Simferopol without exception. Students of all schools, without exception, were transferred to distance learning until April 30.
The learning process for schoolchildren will be based on progressive methods involving the use of the Internet and personal technical devices (phones, laptops, PCs). Teachers conduct consultations in groups created on whatsapp. The situation is complicated by the fact that the population and the governing bodies do not yet understand how long this situation in the country can last. How the pandemic will develop in Russia further, no one can predict. If the number of diseases continues to increase, the state authorities will extend the quarantine in Simferopol and other settlements in the region.
Important. Schools have created duty groups for children whose parents are employed at the fundamental enterprises of the region, continue to work in the police, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and medical. institutions and other enterprises included in the list of permitted.
When will quarantine restrictions end?
Until the beginning of May, the inhabitants of the Republic of Crimea were advised by the governing state bodies to stay in their homes and not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
The decree on the transition of the peninsula to the regime of self-isolation was issued by the head of the region S. Aksenov. Restrictions on freedom of movement were put in place to buy time and prepare for an outbreak. Doctors suggest that such measures will help reduce the rate of spread of infection.
Prior to the publication of the latest decree, self-isolation was supposed to last from 3 to 6 April. The previous document does not differ much from the current order. According to the new order, all students have been transferred to distance learning.
The appendix to the decree contains a list of enterprises that must work during the quarantine period as usual. The list includes backbone organizations that are of fundamental importance for the region:
- factories "Massandra", "Koktebel";
- agronomic holdings "Skvortsovo", "Friendship of Peoples";
- chem. Combine "Titanium investments".
The police, medical institutions, energy, gas and water supply services, gas stations, thermal power plants, ATAN continue to work in the same schedule.
In his address to the people on April 13, 2020, V.V. Putin pointed to the active growth in the number of cases of a new strain of coronovirus in the Russian Federation. In this regard, the ban on the free movement of citizens may be extended until mid-May.
The epidemic has affected all spheres of the Crimean economy. On April 14, 2020, the Crimean airport recorded the largest drop in passenger traffic over the past few months.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Simferopol
Individuals who have a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19 should:
- stay indoors;
- call an ambulance;
- describe the state to the operator.
In case of suspected infection, an analysis for coronavirus in Simferopol in a hospital at public expense.
Residents of the Crimean peninsula can be tested for coronavirus from 03/31/2020. at the address Simferopol st. Kyiv 19-21.
Anyone can apply to the laboratory. Analyzes are accepted only for those people who do not have symptoms of SARS and other infections. Patients can get the test result the next day.
The biomaterial is received in Simferopol and then sent for processing to Moscow. The price of the analysis is 1650 rubles.
At the moment, the private laboratory Gemotest is coordinating actions related to the transportation of pathogenic biomaterials with Rosportrebnadzor.