Kazan and coronavirus: how long will the quarantine last

Due to the active spread of coronavirus infection in Kazan, they are trying to restrict the movement of residents. Educational institutions have switched to distance learning, temporarily stopped accepting visitors to cafes and restaurants, and quarantine has been introduced for public events. Employees of large companies are also transferred to remote work.

Quarantine for coronavirus in Kazan will last until April 15. Such measures were taken in connection with the rapid spread of the disease throughout the world. All international sporting events in Kazan have been postponed, and spectators will not be allowed to attend matches.

What is known about quarantine in Kazan due to coronavirus

More recently, it was possible to freely walk along the street, visit parks and squares, now it is strictly forbidden to leave places of self-isolation. Quarantine in Kazan has been introduced for all citizens, this applies in particular to the elderly. You can leave the place of self-isolation only to go to the nearest store, pharmacy and take out the trash. Walking dogs is allowed, but not more than a hundred meters from the house.

Rospotrebnadzor and law enforcement agencies strictly monitor compliance with all requirements. Opponents will be punished for violating the quarantine. Registry offices in Kazan only work to register births and deaths. You can't get divorced or get married.

Important! Citizens are also advised to keep a distance of one and a half meters.

Educational institutions

KNRTU-KAI students were the first to switch to distance learning. Following them, other universities went into quarantine. This type of training will be extended until the end of quarantine.

Since March 19, quarantine has been introduced in KFU due to the spread of a new virus. The educational process will be carried out in electronic form. Distance learning is expected to last 3 weeks. Thanks to this form of education, the educational process will not be stopped during quarantine. The interaction of students and teachers will take place at a distance, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the state.

Quarantine has been introduced in Kazan schools, spring break has been extended for a week. Educational institutions will have to organize distance learning for students. Educational resources are open to all students.

Which enterprises and entrepreneurs are forced to suspend their activities

The Republican Operational Headquarters for Combating a New Infection has decided to temporarily stop the activities of the following facilities:

• Shopping centers (with the exception of grocery stores);
• Agricultural sales;
• Theatres;
• Museums;
• Clubs;
• Concert halls;
• Gyms and swimming pools.

The work of the beauty industry has been suspended, salons, baths and massage rooms have been closed. Private entrepreneurs are forced to suspend the work of public catering establishments. Cafes, restaurants and coffee houses are open only for delivery and self-delivery of orders. Hotels and hotels in Kazan accept only citizens on business trips. Car dealerships do not serve customers.

Who keeps working

Quarantine-related restrictions do not apply to some managers and employees of government bodies, medical workers. Grocery stores and organizations that monitor Kazan's life support systems continue to operate. Employees of working enterprises move to work and home with special passes. By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, continuous activities continue:

• Energy companies;
• Banking organizations
• post offices;
• housing and communal services;
• MASS MEDIA.

The city also operates enterprises that provide urgent repairs, loading and unloading of goods. There are gas stations, tire fitting stations, as well as car washes. Pharmacies, polyclinics and hospitals are working, but medical examinations are being carried out. The Republican Clinical Hospital is in quarantine, a reserve hospital has been organized on the basis of the trauma center. Appointments with therapists and subspecialists have been cancelled. Non-urgent operations were postponed, the attending physician, if necessary, can be called to the house. Medical centers, dental offices provide only emergency care.

Kazan International Airport is operating normally. Government officials are not allowed to travel abroad. Residents of Kazan are advised to refrain from tourist trips. Any citizen who has had contact with a person who has been diagnosed with a coronavirus must remain under observation. Flights to Prague, Vienna, Chisinau, Tallinn and several other destinations have been suspended.

Will quarantine be extended in Kazan

The quarantine regime in Kazan will be in effect until the epidemiological situation stabilizes. The Ministry of Health needs to ensure that hospitals are ready to receive patients with signs of acute respiratory viral infections, acute infections, and stock up on the necessary medicines.

Virologists note that the number of infected people will not increase if everyone listens to the decision of the authorities and stays at home for a period of self-isolation.

How is the educational process in Kazan during the quarantine period

Educational institutions in Kazan work remotely. The general educational process is carried out electronically. The government reports that there will be no early exams this year. Exams will be taken at regular time, in the summer.

The admission committees of higher educational institutions in 2020 are planned to be transferred to remote functioning. This information was confirmed by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. According to Valery Falkov, before the start of the admission campaign to universities, the development of online services for future students will be completed.

How to find a job in Kazan during the coronavirus period

Finding a job in conditions of self-isolation was easiest for workers in the computer world. It is easier to get additional work for programmers and system administrators.

In the face of the threat of the coronavirus schedule, couriers and taxi drivers will not be left without work. Therefore, these works are more than in demand, not only in Kazan, but also in other cities of the Russian Federation. Due to quarantine, delivery companies are expanding their work and recruiting new employees.

Required employees in grocery stores, logisticians and pharmacists. Extended school holidays in Tatarstan have increased the demand for the services of tutors and nannies. You can also find work in the construction industry.

Goals of quarantine due to coronavirus

Quarantine in Kazan was introduced to preserve the health of citizens. To stop the spread of the infection, educational institutions and other institutions of mass stay must suspend their work. Coronavirus infection is spontaneous, so every sick person spreads the infection and infects others without even knowing it. After all, during the incubation period, the symptoms of the disease may not appear.