Ekaterinburg in quarantine: everything you need to know

Yekaterinburg, like almost all major cities of the Russian Federation, was not spared by the epidemic of the coronavirus disease COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, a high alert regime was introduced in the entire Sverdlovsk region because of this. Now the usual mode of life of the townspeople has changed a lot. Closing schools in Yekaterinburg for quarantine, remote work and complete self-isolation - this is what awaits people in 2020 for an indefinite period. But there are those who continue to work, risking infection. Below are the main things you need to know about quarantine due to the spread of the coronavirus.

What is known about quarantine in Yekaterinburg due to coronavirus

Due to the pandemic, events with more than 50 people are prohibited. Citizens, being on the street and in public places, must be at a distance of at least half a meter from each other. More than two people are not allowed in the car elephant at the same time, unless they are members of the same family or close relatives.

There are restrictions on the presence of people in the same room. In rooms up to 50 sq.m. there can be no more than five people at the same time; from 50 to 100 sq.m. – maximum 10 people; from 100 to 200 sq.m. - 25 people. And where the area is 200 sq.m. and more, can stay up to 50 people.

“Everyone who enters Yekaterinburg is required to report this by calling 8 (343) 312-08-81 or channel 112. Within two weeks, entering citizens are sent to home quarantine.

You can get a fine for violating the quarantine, and if a person infects other people, and someone dies from this, then the culprit will already be punished. In case of signs of respiratory diseases, it is necessary to call a doctor at home. It is strictly forbidden to appear in polyclinics with a temperature.

For all residents of Yekaterinburg and the region, a self-isolation regime has been introduced: it is forbidden to leave housing, except for going to the hospital, going to the nearest store, taking out the garbage, walking animals (no further than 100 meters from home), as well as going to work and back.

Educational institutions

Kindergartens in Yekaterinburg have switched to free attendance, in fact there are only groups on duty in a number of institutions for those children whose parents continue to work. Schools and universities are studying remotely, while such a regime was introduced for them until April 20.

Which enterprises and entrepreneurs are forced to suspend their activities

• stores (except pharmacies, stores selling food and non-food essentials)
• consumer services enterprises (except funeral services)
• entertainment facilities (bars, cinemas, clubs, cultural and sports institutions), shopping centers
• hotels, recreation centers

Who keeps working

• authorities (partially), hospitals, continuous cycle enterprises,
• catering establishments (can only work for take-out and delivery)
• ritual enterprises
• stores selling essential goods, auto parts, electronics, plumbing, heating and water heating equipment
• pharmacies and opticians
• workshops for the repair of transport, household appliances and electronics, plumbing
• cleaning companies, laundries
• veterinary offices and hospitals
• notaries
• construction companies, designers  
• transport companies
• security companies
• online shopping
• delivery services

Will quarantine be extended in Yekaterinburg

On March 18, quarantine in the entire region, including Yekaterinburg, was established until April 5, then Governor Yevgeny Kuyvashev extended it until April 20, which is 10 days less than the weekend set by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Recall that Vladimir Putin sent the country for the weekend until April 30, with the exception of a number of organizations.

“On April 10, it became known that the head of the Sverdlovsk region intends to lift quarantine for industrial enterprises so as not to undermine the economy of the region. It is also not excluded that even in entire cities of the Sverdlovsk region restrictive measures will be canceled.”

This will affect those territories where there are no cases, but Yekaterinburg is clearly not one of them. The decision has not yet been made, so the question of when the quarantine will be completely lifted in the region remains open. This will depend on the epidemiological situation and the recommendations of Rospotrebnadzor. Vladimir Putin gave the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation additional powers regarding quarantine - everyone can set their own restrictions and requirements, so the decision to lift the isolation in Yekaterinburg is within the competence of Evgeny Kuyvashev.

How is the educational process in Yekaterinburg during the quarantine period

Quarantine in Yekaterinburg schools has been extended until April 20 inclusive, 163 general education organizations and 17 additional education institutions have switched to online learning, using Internet platforms, such as Dnevnik.Ru. Also, until April 20, quarantine was introduced at the universities of Yekaterinburg, students also study remotely.

How to find a job in Yekaterinburg during the coronavirus period

To look for work in Yekaterinburg during the coronavirus period, you need to contact the employment service. During the high alert regime, all services provided by the employment center are online. The portal has a bank of vacancies, including those that involve remote work. You can also use popular job search services.

Goals of quarantine due to coronavirus

Quarantine in Yekaterinburg is being introduced so that the coronavirus infection does not spread faster. Coronavirus, like the seasonal flu virus, is transmitted by airborne droplets, so the more people communicate with each other, the faster the virus spreads. But if in the case of ordinary flu it is possible to somehow mitigate the detrimental effect by vaccinating the population, then there is no vaccine against coronavirus yet. As of April 10, 2020, 61 cases of the disease have already been detected in the Sverdlovsk region, most of them in Yekaterinburg. Only 32 patients have recovered so far.