A new type of virus has affected many municipalities in the country, and Balakovo is no exception. At a meeting of the anti-epidemic headquarters, it was decided to introduce restrictions on the territory of the city and the region.
The goals of introducing quarantine in Balakovo
Quarantine in Balakovo is a necessary measure, since cases of the disease have also been recorded in this region, these restrictions ensure the safety of citizens and contain the spread of diseases.
The decision on quarantine is made by the local administration based on objective data on the number of officially recorded cases of the spread of this dangerous disease. The reason for taking such measures was the excess of the established epidemiological threshold for covid-2019.
For the period of the announced quarantine, all scheduled classes were canceled in schools in Balakovo, schoolchildren were sent on vacation until April 12, at the end of this period, specialized distance learning is introduced. The current education committee of Balakovo, together with the ministry, adopted a distance learning program. The introduction of such extreme measures is dictated by the Ministry of Education in order to prevent the non-proliferation of a viral disease among school-age children, in addition to the introduction of quarantine, corridors and classrooms are being disinfected in educational institutions. All classes are treated with special antiseptic agents.
Quarantine terms in Balakovo
The decision to urgently introduce a restrictive regime on the territory was made by decree of the head of government. The quarantine began on March 30 and will last until April 30. This is the period of time in which the dynamics of the outbreak of a dangerous disease should decline. In addition, all weekdays at this time are recognized as non-working. Only those enterprises aimed at providing services and supplying essential goods will function normally.
From March 24 to April 30, schools stopped their classes, and domestic universities switched to distance learning. Kindergartens, both public and private, do not function until May 1.
Since March 28, all public catering establishments have been suspended, with the exception of those restaurants where food delivery is provided.
Will quarantine be extended in Balakovo?
There is no exact information about the extension of quarantine in Balakovo yet. Closer to the deadline, at a meeting of the anti-epidemiological headquarters, the issue of extending or ending quarantine measures will be decided. This is due to how the above restrictions will affect a dangerous disease - it will either decline or increase. Based on official statistics on cases, a decision will be made to extend or ease the prescribed measures.
Coronavirus situation in the city
According to official information about new cases of the spread of the disease, 4 infected have been identified in the Saratov region. Among those affected by this dangerous infectious disease are one woman, a man and a teenager. All of them are in a satisfactory condition in home quarantine.
In total, the number of cases in the Saratov region has reached 34 people. Two people have completely overcome their illness, the rest are receiving appropriate treatment.
As for the city of Balakovo, there is not a single case of the spread of the disease. The number of patients suffering from seasonal pneumonia is growing every day. According to official data, 9 cases of pulmonary inflammation were recorded in the region. All patients are tested for dangerous coronavirus, the exact results of the tests come out 1-2 days after they are taken.
Attention! Since the restrictive regime continues in Balakovo, residents of the city are allowed to leave their homes only in case of emergency, compliance with the self-isolation regime remains relevant.
Compliance with basic hygiene rules, including frequent hand sanitizing after being outside, rinsing the nose after visiting the street, will help avoid infection, increase the chances of a healthy life without infection.
At the same time, it is important to remember that the introduction of such measures on the territory of the beautiful city of Balakovo is temporary, along with the departure of the infection to subside, a gradual easing of the imposed restrictions will begin.