Coronavirus infection COVID-19 is actively spreading around the planet. The virus is a dangerous disease that occurs in a mild, severe and acute form, leading to respiratory failure and death. Infected are found in most countries. The government around the world declares a state of emergency and imposes a quarantine. Russia did the same.
Is there a coronavirus in Oryol?
In the Oryol region, coronavirus was also detected. The number of cases is 3. Another 82 people were hospitalized with suspected coronavirus. Irina Frolova, head of the department of Rospotrebnadzor, reports that a hotline has been created. All visitors from other countries should call the number: 8-800-100-5969 and report a problem.
She recalled the basic requirements for the prevention of the virus: it is necessary to wash hands with soap and treat with an antiseptic, monitor body temperature, and regularly carry out wet cleaning of the premises. It is recommended to refrain from traveling abroad and attending public events. Do not forget about the disinfection of public transport, canteens and other premises where a lot of people gather.
What is the situation in Orel with the coronavirus?
The situation with the coronavirus in Orel is still normal, no special regimes have been introduced. Meanwhile, the authorities adopted several innovations. For example, there are drugs recommended by the Ministry of Health that fight infection. These include interferon alfa and ribavirin.
The government is constantly reminding citizens how they should protect themselves and their health. All residents of the city should remember not only about personal hygiene, but also about their home. Wash your hands regularly with soap and avoid touching your face outside. Use an antiseptic regularly. As for the house or workplace, it must be constantly ventilated and wet cleaned. When going outside, wear a sterile mask and gloves.
82 people are under observation, all other people who are in isolation at home feel good. If they show signs of coronavirus, they will be urgently hospitalized. People infected with coronavirus in Orel are in the Botkin hospital. In total, there are three officially confirmed cases of infection. All of them had previously been in countries where an outbreak of coronavirus was recorded.
In the Oryol region, only two hospitals accept patients - the City Hospital named after S.P. Botkin and Scientific and Clinical Multidisciplinary Center named after Z.I. Round. The first institution accepts adults, and the second children. If the situation worsens, the beds in the infectious diseases departments will be used.
Almost all areas that are located around the Oryol region have switched to high alert. Three cases of infection were confirmed in the Lipetsk region, and only one in the Belgorod region. In Kurs, the infected were not identified, but the head of the region also introduced a standby mode.
Coronavirus in Orel does not spread much, so you should not succumb to general panic. First of all, you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones, follow all the recommendations of doctors and remain calm.
Measures against coronavirus in Orel and the region
Despite the fact that officials have provided medical institutions with the necessary medicines, city residents are waiting for some drastic measures. However, no one is going to transfer organizations to distance learning yet.
According to the leaders of the district, this is not necessary.
Students were more fortunate and many of them switched to online learning. At the Oryol State Institute of Culture, they were allowed to treat attendance more leniently, mass events were canceled. Already on March 17, all university students will be transferred to distance learning. At the institute itself, everyone's body temperature is measured at the entrance.
The government has marked the coronavirus as one of the dangerous infections for people. All those who violate the quarantine will be fined.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Orel?
In Orel and the region, first of all, they examine people who traveled to countries where an outbreak of the disease was recorded, as well as those who had contact with the sick, and those who have symptoms of pneumonia.
If a person belongs to the listed list, then he needs to call the hotline 8 (4862) 43-53-25 or contact a medical facility. Coronavirus symptoms are a reason to hospitalize a person. In the hospital, he will be tested on days 1, 3 and 10 in order to monitor the state of the body. If infection with the virus is not detected, the patient will be allowed to go home.
If a person does not have symptoms, but he has recently returned from an infectiously unfavorable country, then he should isolate himself at home for two weeks. To do this, call the hotline. The person will be given sick leave for 14 days.
It is not possible to take a coronavirus test in Orel for those who have no symptoms and who have not traveled anywhere. The test for the virus is carried out only on potentially dangerous people.