Coronavirus is a viral disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets. That is why it spread within 4 months almost all over the world.
Are there any patients with coronavirus in Novorossiysk?
As of April 2, 2020, no cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded in Novorossiysk. At the end of February, a girl from abroad arrived in the city with symptoms of acute respiratory infections. She was tested for coronavirus, but the results were negative. Despite this, a large number of fakes about the spread of the disease in the region have appeared on the network.
One of them claims that the death of a child was recorded due to the coronavirus. Doctors explain that this is not true. The region recorded the death of a four-year-old boy in April 2019. He was admitted to the hospital with complications from an acute respiratory illness and doctors were unable to save him.
On April 3, 2020, the media reported that a coronavirus had appeared in Novorossiysk. A 35-year-old woman with a confirmed diagnosis was brought from Gelendzhik to the city's infectious diseases hospital. The doctors managed to determine the contact of the patient and the athlete, who came from Romania and was infected with the coronavirus.
Quarantine in Novorossiysk due to coronavirus
In connection with the spread of coronavirus in the Krasnodar Territory, quarantine was introduced, which, according to preliminary data, will last until April 12. Residents of Novosibirsk must strictly observe all the rules and leave the house only under significant and urgent circumstances.
During the quarantine period, only emergency medical care is allowed. Scheduled visits have been cancelled. Going outside is allowed only when walking dogs at a distance of 100 meters from the house, caring for the disabled, as well as to the nearest pharmacy or store.
Walking with children and playing sports are prohibited. Without a special pass, in the event of an emergency, you can leave by car 1 time. The work of public transport has not been stopped in the city. It works three hours in the morning and three in the evening to transport people from work.
Absolutely all entertainment centers, cafes, restaurants and other catering establishments in the city are closed. Mass cultural, sports and entertainment events are prohibited in Novorossiysk. Visiting playgrounds is prohibited. Children, like adults, should stay at home.
In case of violation of quarantine, an administrative protocol is folded for a citizen. He must pay a fine of 15-40 thousand rubles. In Novorossiysk, as of April 3, one woman had already been fined for violating quarantine rules. This is a native of Novokubansk, who during the quarantine was walking in the park. She was fined 15 thousand rubles.
Quarantine in the schools of Novorossiysk was not announced. In the period of March 18-20, all schoolchildren were transferred to free attendance. Parents decide whether their child goes to school or not. The government of the Russian Federation has extended spring break until April 11. The government encourages schools to consider distance learning.
All educational institutions were equipped with non-contact thermometers for the period of children's education before the holidays. They were used by medical workers to measure the body temperature of schoolchildren.
Kindergartens will be closed from March 23 to April 11. They organize duty groups for children whose parents work in services whose activities are aimed at combating the coronavirus. All children who attend kindergartens have their body temperature measured in the morning. With its increase, a call is provided for parents who must accompany the child in an ambulance.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Novorossiysk?
In early March, coronavirus testing in Novorossiysk was available only to people who had signs of an acute viral respiratory disease, had contact with sick people, or were in epidemiologically disadvantaged countries.
On March 27, the media provided information that any resident of the city and region can take the test, even if there are no symptoms of the disease. The test for coronavirus is carried out by the infectious diseases hospital No. 3, which is located in Novosibirsk. If a person has signs of illness, then he is not recommended to visit the medical center on his own, as there is a risk of infecting strangers. In this case, it is recommended to call an ambulance or the hotline of the Ministry of Health.
Coronavirus hotline in Novorossiysk
Rospotrebnadzor in the Krasnodar Territory opened an additional hotline. Phone number - 8 861 255 11 72. Calls are answered by highly qualified specialists who have previously completed special courses. They are ready to provide information to residents of the region about the symptoms of coronavirus and the rules for its prevention.
At the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to call the hotline of the Ministry of Health. Phone number - 8 800 200 03 66. If you have any questions or cases of quarantine violations, it is recommended to call the call center at 8 800 20 00 112.
As of April 3, only one case of coronavirus infection was registered in Novorossiysk. Despite this, local authorities have taken strict measures in the city to prevent the spread of the disease.