How Omsk lives under quarantine

Originating in China in January 2020, the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has swept the world. In connection with the current dangerous situation for human health, by decision of the Government of the Russian Federation, a self-isolation-quarantine regime has been introduced in all regions of Russia. Only in this way and self-discipline stops this danger.

What is known about quarantine in Omsk due to coronavirus?

Quarantine in Omsk has been introduced and is still in effect, as in other regions of the country until April 12. Will it be extended? This question worries the majority of Omsk. After all, such a situation will lead to the bankruptcy of a large number of companies, people will lose their jobs.

 The most unfavorable situation can develop in colonies and pre-trial detention centers. Quarantine in Omsk prisons is a mandatory measure to prevent infection and death of prisoners. Most of the inhabitants of these institutions are people with reduced immunity and chronic diseases:

• tuberculosis;
• hepatitis;
• HIV infected.

Conditions of detention, poor medical care will lead to sad consequences.

Educational institutions

There are many educational institutions in Omsk. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, everyone is switching to online learning. In many Higher Education Institutions, lectures and seminars are held according to the schedule, through an electronic general education system, to which students can connect through their computer. The educational system will not suffer from the regime of self-isolation.

Which enterprises and entrepreneurs are forced to suspend their activities?

Quarantine has affected all areas of activity. Many businesses and firms are in lockdown mode. Suspended the work of enterprises whose type of activity is not related to food production. Entertainment complexes and public services were also closed.

Small businesses will suffer especially, all this will affect the economic situation in the country. In order to prevent the bankruptcy of small enterprises and firms, to avoid unemployment, the government of the Russian Federation has taken measures to support small business entrepreneurs:

• exemption from taxes for the period of quarantine;
• financial support on salary;
• exemption from rent;
• deferment of loans and mortgages.

Recommended sources of information:

1. Decision of the meeting of the Government Commission of March 27, 2020 on the development of small and medium-sized businesses.
2. Program of the Central Bank of Russia on refinancing loans to small and medium-sized businesses.

The task today is to observe the isolation regime, not to panic, to make the right decisions.

Who keeps working?

During quarantine, all medical institutions and food industry enterprises, grocery stores, and pharmacies continue to work. Many other organizations that ensure the life of the city:

• communications and telecommunications organizations;
• mail;
• housing and communal and transport services to the population;
• providing funeral services;
• the sphere of energy and heat and water supply;
• organizations providing services to petrol stations;
• kindergartens, in which duty groups are organized.

Will quarantine be extended in Omsk?

But there is good news. After a meeting with the president, the governor will lift lockdown restrictions on some businesses. Each region will make decisions on self-isolation depending on the situation of the spread of coronavirus. The decision was made on the phased launch of enterprises. Quarantine in the Omsk region has been extended until April 19. The Governor noted the importance of balancing allowing employers and employees to exit the self-isolation regime. At the same time, strict control over the implementation of all safety rules against infection with a virus is observed.

It is important to disinfect premises and workplaces in enterprises. Observe hand hygiene. Monitor compliance with sanitary standards, measure the temperature of employees at the checkpoints. Every facility should have a sufficient supply of disinfectants.

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

Coronavirus has affected all areas of activity, including education in schools. All schools in Omsk were closed for quarantine. The Ministry of Education of the Omsk Region has decided on distance learning in schools during the quarantine.

Due to the pandemic, the closure of schools for quarantine will affect the passing of the OGE-2020 exams, their number will be halved. Exam dates for higher education institutions will also be rescheduled.

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

Work for the quarantine period is available only in those organizations that are among the necessary objects for human life. Also work on a computer at home: call center operators, freelance, dispatcher. But some people found their activity during the period of self-isolation, in sewing protective equipment, disposable masks. Volunteer work - deliver groceries to elderly people.

Goals of quarantine due to coronavirus

Spreading rapidly, the virus leaves negative consequences. Even the measures taken do not contain the spread of the pandemic. Introduction, quarantine is a forced measure to combat infection. Why is quarantine needed if the infection is still spreading? The introduced isolation measures will help relieve the burden on doctors during the epidemic. There will be more chances to help seriously ill patients. Quarantine Goals:

1. Prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus by entering a lockdown.
2. Limit the rate of spread by reducing contact between people.

The main purpose of quarantine is to comply with precautionary measures. Do not panic and try to minimize the infection of people as quickly as possible.

The coming epidemic will disappear. If people do not violate the isolation regime, observing the precautions recommended by doctors. Only then will the infection disappear and quarantine measures will be gradually weakened.