Coronavirus infection has been spreading since the Chinese market, it is gradually being discovered in every country. Everyone is worried about their health. It is important to know up-to-date information on the region and country in order to take timely measures against the spread of coronavirus. What is the situation with coronavirus in Arkhangelsk and the region? What are the authorities planning to do?
Are there any cases of coronavirus in Arkhangelsk
Official data provided by Rospotrebnadzor speaks of 1,294 people who are under surveillance. Most of them are in self-isolation at home. They have returned from countries where the coronavirus continues to spread. As of March 31, in Arkhangelsk, coronavirus was officially registered in one person. It was found in a woman on March 15, who returned from Italy. Now her condition has improved significantly, and doctors are preparing her for discharge.
226 people who are now under observation have already been tested for coronavirus. The studies did not reveal any signs of coronavirus infection in them. However, they are still under surveillance.
How many cases of coronavirus in the Arkhangelsk region
According to official data, as of March 31, coronavirus was detected in one woman in the Arkhangelsk region. She lives in Kotlas, Arkhangelsk region. However, more than 1,000 people who had contact with coronavirus patients live in Velsk, Arkhangelsk Region and other cities. Now they are being examined by doctors, and they are in self-isolation. Cases of coronavirus in Arkhangelsk and the region may be identified in the coming days, when doctors will conduct all laboratory tests on blood samples obtained from people under suspicion.
Measures against coronavirus in the city and region
Despite the fact that the number of cases in Arkhangelsk and the region is minimal, the authorities are taking measures so that the spread of infection does not continue in this territory. At the moment, a high alert regime has been introduced throughout the country. In connection with this decision, special rules have been introduced for citizens of Arkhangelsk and the region:
- All people who had contact with the sick are in self-isolation and they are not allowed to go outside. All citizens are advised not to go outside unnecessarily. When visiting crowded places, use protective equipment and keep a distance.
- Since March 30, citizens have been restricted access to public parks, shopping centers, nightclubs and cinemas. Playgrounds also fell under these bans.
- All bars, cafes and restaurants will only work for takeaway and home delivery, as everywhere in Russia.
- Kindergartens organize special groups for children whose parents continue to work.
- Schools and universities are closed for quarantine and training takes place remotely.
- Hotels accept only people who arrived on business trips.
Simultaneously with the introduction of the rules, monitoring of compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards has been tightened.
The epidemic is forcing authorities across the country to take measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection. It is important to prevent mass infection of people. Everyone is asked to limit social contacts as much as possible and adhere to quarantine rules. Volunteers will help those in need with medicines and food for this period.
In case of symptoms of illness or a cold, a person must self-isolate for two weeks. If the patient's condition continues to deteriorate, inform the doctors about the disease and call an ambulance. Rospotrebnadzor will monitor the condition of patients and update statistics as new information becomes available.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Arkhangelsk
Research and testing for coronavirus in Arkhangelsk are not being conducted privately at the moment. You can donate blood only if the doctor, after examination, decides that such measures are necessary. All samples are sent to the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor.
More recently, tests have appeared in private laboratories "Hemotest". However, they are available only to residents of Moscow and the region. The statistics on them say that the arrival of tests for Arkhangelsk and the region is not expected in the near future.
Coronavirus hotline in Arkhangelsk
To maintain the peace of the country's population, the authorities have created a separate hotline for coronavirus infection. It is available around the clock in any region of the Russian Federation.
The operators currently working on the hotline will be able to answer all the questions of citizens on the epidemiological situation in the country, region and city they are interested in. Additionally, they will be able to help with referral to medical facilities if a person feels symptoms of a coronavirus infection and suspects that they may have been in contact with an infected person. Also, the operators will talk about the measures taken by the authorities in a particular region and advise citizens on them. The hotline is available for Arkhangelsk and the region at 8(8182)66-99-07.
The epidemiological situation in the country is under control. It is important to observe all safety measures to protect the health of the nation. Panic and anxiety are bad companions of the situation. The authorities control the spread of coronavirus in Russia and apply all measures to suppress the epidemic.