Life in Novokuznetsk under quarantine

The fight against the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 continues in the world. The virus carries a dangerous disease that occurs in several stages: mild, moderate, severe, acute. The disease is fatal due to respiratory failure. The authorities are trying to control the situation, to prevent the virus from spreading.

What is known about quarantine in Novokuznetsk due to coronavirus?

If recently the quarantine was announced until April 2, now it has been extended until April 30. Governors can change the terms depending on the situation in a particular region.

Quarantine in Novokuznetsk is not easy for people. Many of them do not want to take precautions and stay at home. They go out several times a day to shops or for walks. One of the residents of Novokuznetsk, who voluntarily agreed to quarantine, was seen by acquaintances shopping in a shopping center.

At the moment it is the police.
The authorities stressed that non-compliance with the regime of self-isolation entails an administrative offense.
Article 236 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - “Violation of sanitary and epidemiological rules” applies to people. Coronavirus in Novokuznetsk has led to the fact that more than a thousand residents are now in hospitals under the supervision of doctors.

These are people who have returned from countries where there was an outbreak of coronavirus infection. 38 people who came into contact with the patients went into quarantine. A total of 1,216 tests for the presence of the virus have been conducted in the city.

Schools, technical schools, kindergartens

Quarantine in the schools of Novokuznetsk was introduced on February 13. The restriction came into force because the epidemiological threshold was exceeded by 12%.

Technical schools were closed for quarantine as well.
The students are at home. Quarantine in kindergartens in Novokuznetsk is not going as we would like. After the children's towns were rewound with a forbidden red ribbon, the children had nowhere to play and they rushed to the basements, rooftops and other dangerous places.

The closure of educational institutions implies the cessation of both the educational process and the publication of documents, the cancellation of events and economic activities.

Which enterprises and entrepreneurs are forced to suspend their activities?

The authorities have provided a list of places that have temporarily closed due to quarantine. It includes:

• Cinemas, theaters, museums, lecture halls, zoos, galleries, exhibition centers and other entertainment places.
• Children's towns, amusement parks, playgrounds.
• Cultural and leisure institutions, libraries, clubs, centers.
• Public holidays and events have been cancelled.
• Fitness clubs, bowling alleys, water parks.
• Shopping mall food courts.

In these places there is a large congestion of people, which leads to the transmission of viruses. It was forced to close 13 cafes in the city due to non-compliance with quarantine measures.

The activities of travel agencies are paralyzed as the borders are closed. Citizens who paid for the trip, but could not carry it out, demand a refund. From this we can conclude that during the pandemic, small businesses had to suspend their activities.

Who keeps working?

The coronavirus in Novokuznetsk has caused many people to stop working. Some were sent on vacation, and some were sent to remote activities. Those who cannot stop the workplace continue to work as usual. In children's clinics and hospitals, factories for the production of food and necessary things, grocery stores continue to work.

In early April, a decree was signed that allowed the structures to resume their activities:

• Beauty salons.
• Tailoring and repair of clothes.
• MFC.
• Lombards.
• notary offices.
• regional trade unions.

With these enterprises, the “non-working week” regime is removed. However, keep in mind that the high alert mode continues to operate.

Until what date is quarantine in Novokuznetsk?

At the end of March, President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin announced that the quarantine would last until April 2. However, later it was announced the extension of the regime of self-isolation. So, quarantine in all regions of the country, including Novokuznetsk, is valid until the end of April.

How is the educational process in Novokuznetsk during the quarantine period?

Although the educational process has been suspended in all institutions of the country, students do not lag behind the program.
They have been transferred to distance learning. Thus, having a gadget, students and teachers communicate with each other via video link and study educational material. A survey was also conducted, which showed that some families do not have gadgets at all. This issue has been brought up for discussion.

How to find a job in Novokuznetsk during the coronavirus period?

Since the quarantine in Novokuznetsk in 2020 led to a global crisis, many people were left without a livelihood. Many are wondering how to find income during a pandemic? There is only one answer: the Internet. During self-isolation, only remote work is possible. With an Internet connection, you can browse many freelance exchanges that offer different jobs and wages.

Goals of quarantine due to coronavirus

Quarantine is an integral part of protecting the population. Since the virus is spread by airborne droplets, it can be transmitted through contact with a sick person. The only way to protect yourself is to isolate yourself.

The purpose of quarantine is to prevent the virus from spreading even further, thereby infecting even more people. Residents of the city should remember that the less they go out and interact with people, the less likely they are to get sick.