The spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 every day worsens the epidemiological situation in Russia and the world as a whole. The city of Abakan was no exception. The first focus of infection was discovered on March 17, 2020 in one of the residents. How is the situation in Abakan today and what measures have been taken by the local authorities to combat the virus.
Are there any patients with coronavirus in Abakan
On March 17, 2020, the first case of infection was confirmed in Abakan. The citizen returned to his homeland from Moscow after a holiday in Germany. On the day of arrival, he was taken to the hospital, along with the persons with whom he had contact. After the tests, the virus in the patient's body was confirmed.
According to the latest data, more than 800 people are under observation in the republic. Confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Quarantine in Abakan due to coronavirus
Since March 18, the coronavirus in Abakan forced the local authorities to make a decision to introduce quarantine on the territory of the republic. Thus, the following measures were taken:
- a ban on mass events;
- quarantine in schools 2020 Abakan - restriction on educational processes (children switched to distance learning during the holidays);
- Kindergartens are working as usual, with additional preventive measures.
Persons suspected of having the virus are under the control of doctors. It is recommended to all residents of the region:
- observe personal hygiene measures;
- if possible, do not visit crowded places;
- refrain from long trips for a while;
- when employees show signs of SARS, employers must immediately remove them from work and send them to a medical facility.
All measures taken are taken, first of all, in order to protect citizens from the possible threat of infection with coronavirus. According to the governor of the republic, maximum disunity is required. This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus. If facts of non-compliance with quarantine are noticed, the government of the republic will begin to tighten measures. At the federal level, fines for violating the regime have already been adopted and reach 40,000 rubles.
Special recommendations are directed to employers who employ elderly people and people with chronic diseases. They are at risk, which means they should be temporarily suspended from work, sent on paid leave, or issued sick leave.
The more responsibly citizens come to comply with the introduced rules, the more likely it is to stop the spread of the virus as soon as possible.
Persons arriving in the region from abroad are required to observe the self-isolation regime for 14 days. According to Rospotrebnadzor, the disease occurs in a mild form in 80% of cases, in the remaining 20% - in a more severe form, especially for people aged 65 and older.
How long will the quarantine last?
On the territory of the Russian Federation, quarantine has been officially extended until April 30, 2020. On the territory of Khakassia, the regime of self-isolation is extended every week, most likely, it will be held until a special order is received.
What's going on in the city's hospitals
All medical institutions of the republic are on high alert and have the required stock of medicines, equipment and test systems to quickly detect the presence of coronavirus infection in patients.
Citizens who are under observation or with a detected virus are in the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital.
Is it possible to get tested for coronavirus in Abakan?
An analysis for COVID-19 is free of charge and only if there is a prescription from the attending physician. Currently, there are no laboratories in Abakan where you can take a test for the virus on your own.
If a citizen feels unwell and suspected of having a disease, he should call a doctor to the house, who will collect the necessary material for research. With indications for hospitalization, all further tests and their study will be carried out within the framework of a medical hospital.
In Abakan, there are two laboratories of Rospotrebnadzor, in which the study of patient analyzes is carried out:
- virological laboratory of the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology;
- center for the prevention and control of AIDS.
Four more laboratories are on high alert and will be open if necessary. All medical institutions are provided with materials and personal protective equipment.
Without a referral from a doctor, you can only take an analysis for a fee. The service costs 1250 rubles - this includes payment for the collection of material and the departure of the medical team. Some private clinics also provide paid tests. Information should be sought on their official websites.
It is worth noting that Abakan is the first city in the territory of the Russian Federation in which an emergency regime was introduced after the discovery of the first infected with the COVID-19 virus. How long the quarantine will be in effect in Abakan is unknown. Everything depends not only on the situation in the republic, but also on the country as a whole. All restrictive measures should be removed in stages, taking into account the incidence rates.