The number 1 news called “Coronavirus” or “COVID-19” is being discussed around the world. An unpleasant disease is spreading at a rapid pace throughout all countries. Medical workers are working around the clock to save every life, because the cure has never been invented. That is why it is so important to understand how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Is there a coronavirus in Belgorod
As in all other cities of Russia, there is a chance of contracting a dangerous, almost incurable disease on the territory of Belgorod. According to the governor of the region, it was found that over the past 2 months, at least 80 people from neighboring countries included in the pandemic list have returned to the region. The new arrivals were assigned constant monitoring and tests were taken to detect the virus. As a result, several people were found to be a threat to the rest of the population. The rest of the alleged carriers are under home supervision.
Interesting fact. Due to the possibility of accidental infection, public transport has reduced its operating time from 6 am to 8:30 pm, and the number of buses has also decreased.
Even if a person has not left the territory of the city in the last 2-3 months, several preventive measures must be observed:
- washing hands with soap on a regular basis;
- avoid close contact with other people;
- wear protective masks when leaving the premises;
- use disinfectants during wet cleaning.
If the above recommendations are followed, the risk of the emergence and further spread of covid-19 on a massive scale is reduced.
Who in Belgorod became infected with coronavirus
In Belgorod, coronavirus was detected in 6 people, one of them is officially recovered. The remaining patients do not leave the territory of the medical institution. According to new data, as of April 1, 2020, two more people can presumably be added to the list of victims. After a positive preliminary test, their analyzes were redirected to a federal laboratory in Novosibirsk.
It is important to know. A sick person, or a carrier of the disease, can infect 3 to 6 people.
1,909 Belgorod residents remain in self-isolation, 21 of them had direct contact with the people described above. At the same time, the virus was not confirmed in any of them, but for security reasons they were not removed from observation.
To identify a potentially dangerous person, you need to know the main symptoms:
- Cough;
- Constant weakness;
- Pain in the throat and chest muscles;
- Elevated temperature.
If the described symptoms appear, it is recommended to immediately contact a qualified medical professional. It is he who will be able to tell whether a person is a carrier of covid-19, or has caught a common cold.
Protective measures in the city
The situation with coronavirus in Belgorod today requires the establishment of preventive measures to protect every citizen. On the territory of Belgorod, a regime of self-isolation has been introduced until further notice by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Leaving the house is allowed only to the nearest store at a distance of up to 100 meters. Visits to places with large crowds of people, supermarkets, shopping centers are limited. Kindergartens and secondary educational institutions are also gradually closing.
For prevention purposes, 32 lyceums were temporarily closed from the end of January until February 5. The reason was a sharp increase in the number of cases of community-acquired pneumonia, 8 people were hospitalized and are under the supervision of pediatricians.
In case of any ailment, fever and other symptoms, you should immediately call a health worker at home. It is advisable to postpone visits to medical organizations for a quieter time so that the number of cases does not increase.
Belgorod hotline for covid-19:
- Epidemiological supervision — +7(4722)341028;
- Rospotrebnadzor — +7(800)2220431;
- The main center of hygiene and epidemiology - +7 (4722) 513198.
As additional measures, a restriction has been introduced for the movement of pensioners on city streets. Until April 3, they cannot use any social travel cards, without losing the number of trips. The ban is explained by the fact that older people are more susceptible to acquiring a dangerous virus due to serious chronic diseases.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Belgorod
A genuine test for coronavirus is carried out in the city of Novosibirsk, in other cases, residents of other cities can take an express test in specially designated places. It is worth noting that this procedure is too expensive, so the first step is to consult with your doctor.
Recently in Belgorod there was an opportunity to be tested for coronavirus at the AIDS Center:
- in one day the center accepts from 15 to 20 people by appointment;
- results are ready after 8-12 hours.
The rate of spread of coronavirus cases in Belgorod remains low due to the work of local authorities, medical personnel and the observance of quarantine measures by residents of the city. There are no serious reasons for panic, and the number of cases does not reach critical levels.