The coronavirus continues to sweep our planet, claiming more and more lives every day. Since March 30, a self-isolation regime has been declared in the country. Quarantine in Kaliningrad, of course, was also introduced. As of May 1, the region leads the sad ranking of the fastest growing regions of the Northwestern Federal District in terms of the number of people infected with a new coronavirus infection. We will talk more about the current state of affairs in the region in this article.
Goals of quarantine due to coronavirus
In early April, President Vladimir Putin said that the peak of the infection had not yet passed in the country. According to him, during this period, citizens need to do everything possible to make this peak as painless as possible, as well as reduce the time it takes to pass through the “plateau” - the period when the number of new infected per day remains unchanged. Reducing the growth in the number of new infections is the main goal of quarantine in the Kaliningrad region for coronavirus.
During this period, it is necessary to minimize any movement around the city, and, if possible, to exclude them altogether. Authorities recommend leaving the house no more than 2-3 times a week for food or medicine, armed with a mask and gloves. Upon returning home, you should immediately disinfect your hands with antiseptics.
What is known about quarantine in Kaliningrad due to coronavirus
As of May 1, 2020, the Kaliningrad Region is the leader in the Northwestern Federal District in terms of the overall dynamics of the growth of patients with coronavirus. Even the Leningrad region and St. Petersburg were left behind. According to the Information Center for Monitoring the Situation with Coronavirus, over the past week, the total number of infected people has increased by 2.1 times. The Kaliningrad region, which is an esclave, is on the verge of an economic disaster. The thing is that the borders of Kaliningrad intersect with Poland and Lithuania, where the inhabitants of Kaliningrad went for cheaper and better products and household chemicals. In light of the current situation in the world, these countries have closed entry for foreign citizens, and the region has become literally cut off from the rest of the world.
Educational institutions
The Governor of the Kaliningrad Region, Anton Andreevich Alikhanov, decided that educational institutions in the region continue to operate remotely, using distance learning technologies. This resolution states that quarantine in Kaliningrad schools will last until the end of the school year. Schools have been closed for quarantine in Kaliningrad for almost a month, since April 6. As for the final exams, which were postponed to a later date, they will be held in classrooms, in groups of more than ten students, and in full compliance with all measures.
Kindergartens are planning to resume their work from May 12, but in order to visit a preschool institution, the child will need to undergo a doctor's examination. Those families whose children have signs of respiratory diseases, or whose relatives arrived from abroad or other regions within a period of up to two weeks, will be denied. The Government of the region emphasized that it is not required to obtain a preliminary health certificate for a preschooler in hospitals.
Which enterprises and entrepreneurs are forced to suspend their activities
At the moment, in the territory of the Kaliningrad region, the activities of many enterprises offering mass gatherings of people have been suspended. This list includes:
- Restaurants, cafes, canteens, snack bars and other catering establishments. Food delivery continues to operate;
- Theatres, cinemas, parks, zoos, entertainment centers, fitness centers, sports sections and other entertainment and leisure facilities for adults and children;
- Enterprises providing services, in which the full-time presence of an individual is required. If the service can be provided remotely, no restrictions are imposed on them;
- Contacting the MFC is now allowed only by appointment.
Who keeps working
On the territory of the Kaliningrad region, a considerable number of organizations continue their work as usual. These include, for example, those whose activities are related to emergency and emergency assistance to the population, or enterprises involved in the trade in food and pharmaceutical products, essential goods. Also, enterprises with continuous production are not able to suspend their activities and those who perform urgent repairs (repairs of power lines, sewer channels).
Will quarantine be extended in Kaliningrad: how long to wait
As expected, the quarantine in Kaliningrad was extended until May 11. The governor of the region after a conference call with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin decided to increase the period of self-isolation of the population by another 11 days.
As before, quarantine applies to residents of all ages. In addition to the already established rules, a mask regime is being introduced in the region - from now on, wearing a mask in public transport is mandatory for all citizens. However, there are also positive aspects. The possibility of purchasing non-food products in all stores of the region opens.
The list of exceptions still includes shopping centers and do not have a separate entrance from the street. All enterprises are required to comply with the necessary sanitary regime. The governor also stressed that in the Kaliningrad region, the rapid growth in the number of infected people. In order to avoid worsening the situation, you just need to stay at home.