The most infected country is the United States, where there are 150 thousand patients. After America comes Italy, the situation there is no better, 100 thousand. Surprisingly, China, where the pandemic began, is in fourth place in the TOP of the most infected countries. In Russia, all right, 4 thousand infected. 121 recovered, 17 died. Compared to other countries, 4 thousand is not enough, but enough for the victims of the coronavirus to be in every city. Vladikavkaz including.
Is there a coronavirus in Vladikavkaz
The disease that has spread in the world has also affected Vladikavkaz: deaths and the number of infected people are growing every day. In February, a Chinese girl with coronavirus escaped from a hospital. But this is February, and more recently, a woman with suspected COVID-19, and the corresponding symptoms, died. Recently, 5 people with a confirmed virus were admitted to the hospital, it is not known whether their relatives are infected, or if they themselves became ill. There is a coronavirus in Vladikavkaz.
Typically, the coronavirus is transmitted through close physical contact with an infected person, or simply being close to the sick person for more than ten minutes at a distance of less than two meters. Saliva, coughing, sneezing, touching your face with unwashed hands after contact with an infected hand - this is how COVID-19 is transmitted. Therefore, it is important to keep a distance from people, even if it seems that they are not sick - their relatives may be infected. Of course, living with a victim of the virus in the same apartment is strictly prohibited, because the infection will infect all relatives.
Protective measures in the city against coronavirus
1) Lack of physical contact with people.
Handshakes, casual touches of the face are excluded. The virus is easily transmitted by physical contact;
2) Touching door handles, public objects.
The button in the elevator, you need to turn on the light with your knuckles. It is advisable to open doors outside the house with a hip or closed fists.
3) Washing hands.
Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly, for about 15 seconds, not forgetting the distance between your fingers.
4) Use of an antiseptic.
If it is not possible to wash your hands due to being in a car or in a public place, you need to use an antiseptic containing alcohol. And preferably 60% or more percent.
5) Cough.
It is imperative to cough into a tissue, which should be thrown away immediately after use. Or a piece of fabric, an elbow, if there is no other way at all.
The city authorities are also actively taking protective measures against the coronavirus. Establishments, restaurants, even centers began to close and be quarantined. A huge number of people are isolated from society, and most work remotely.
Also with studies: online conferences are held for students, and reminders about the infection are sent to parents of children, including kindergarten. All patients with coronavirus are under the close supervision of doctors in hospitals, who are taking all possible measures to cure or alleviate the condition of patients.
Residents of the city are isolated from each other, there are banners on the streets with a call to stay at home, and it is forbidden to leave the apartment. Only if you go to a pharmacy, a store, or take a walk with a dog (but do not go further than 100m from the house). Be sure to keep a distance of at least one and a half meters from people, avoid crowded places. But now you rarely see such people, because the streets are empty, and everyone is at home.
The border with many cities and countries is closed. For example, Georgia, and all its inhabitants, will not be able to get to Vladikavkaz.
Helplines and test points
By calling the hotline, all residents can find out the real, reliable symptoms of COVID-19. The information is completely true, unlike the Internet, where they often like to embellish. They explain how to protect yourself and what to do at the first symptoms.
- Phone: +7 800 301-20-68;
- +7 867 257-97-20.
Many hospitals work without queues or days off, you can even contact a paid clinic with a question about taking tests.
Addresses:
- st. Vladikavkazskaya 49;
- st. Barbashova 64;
- st. Generala Plieva, d.5-15.
No one is safe from coronavirus, and cases of complete recovery are rare. There is still no vaccine for this infectious disease, although scientists are working on it. The only thing that can save you from COVID-19 is immunity. Since it is weak in older people, they are more susceptible to the virus than others, have a higher chance of becoming infected.