Coronavirus is one of the dangerous diseases from which a large number of people have died. China has become the hotbed of infection, where the largest number of infected people has been registered. However, the virus has left the country and now the Chinese virus is in Russia, where the infection began to spread. It threatens to become an epidemic. The authorities are taking all possible measures to prevent this phenomenon, which threatens to be fatal.
How many people are infected with coronavirus in Russia today
The new coronavirus has crossed the borders of Russia and is strengthening its position every day. The number of infected people is 253. New cases of infection are observed in people who have recently returned from far abroad.
As of March 18, 2020, 33 people have been identified who are infected with the coronavirus in Russia. The largest number of infected people are residents of the capital. Among the carriers of the virus is one child who is being treated in the hospital.
Identified connections and contacts of the sick. Everyone who was in the danger radius was quarantined for testing. Even the taxi drivers who transported them from the airport to their place of residence.
The Emergency Situations Headquarters says that 17,904 people are in isolation, who are systematically checked by doctors. The number of people cured is five. They have recovered and are at home. For all time, the number of people who have been tested is 122854.
March 18 set a record for the number of identified patients. 33 people is quite a large number. Based on these data, an action plan has been drawn up to overcome the spread of the disease among citizens. All possible measures are being taken to help contain the epidemic. However, the number of infected people is increasing every day.
Coronavirus prevention measures at the state level
The World Health Organization is taking the infection situation seriously. Therefore, a decision was made to recognize the spread of the new coronavirus as an epidemic. Not a single country remained aloof from this misfortune. There is no clear idea how the situation will develop further. The doctors decided to work ahead of schedule. A new plan of action for the prevention of the disease has been drawn up. Issues related to the fight against infection are resolved at the state level.
In the cities of Russia, it is planned to carry out preventive measures:
- Meetings are held to explain the ways of getting the infection and the measures that need to be taken to make it happen.
- Special distance learning programs are being created that allow schoolchildren and students to switch to homeschooling. A special schedule is drawn up, according to which seminars are held, where any student can ask questions of interest to the appropriate teacher.
- All relatives of people whose diagnosis is officially confirmed are isolated without permission or forcibly. A decree has been created, on the basis of which an infected person, in case of violation of the observation, is brought to administrative, and in case of deliberate infection of other citizens, criminal liability.
- The minimum number of extremely important foreign business trips for executive authorities. That is, government officials go abroad in extreme cases on matters of national importance.
Today, the state takes the current situation extremely seriously. It urges citizens to fight together, which can impact 2019 ncov quickly from all sides.
“It is important to turn to specialists in time. The disease will pass easily and without consequences "
What is being done in the regions
The national action plan includes measures for each region. The main of them is the premature detection of the presence of infection. It is planned to supply test systems that diagnose the presence of coronavirus infection to the regions of Russia. Those who do not have signs of SARS and have not had contact with coronavirus carriers can be tested for peace of mind.
To do this, a person goes to the laboratory for research. In the presence of primary signs of SARS, testing should be done 3 times.
In addition to the above, observation sites are being created in each individual region, in which those citizens who are suspected of having the disease are placed. Don't be afraid of quarantine. Its duration is short, but it prevents the spread of the disease.
Special tests have been developed that help to determine the presence of infection in the body as soon as possible.
Is the country ready for an epidemic
Coronavirus in Russia, like in no other country, is under control. The country is fully prepared to face the infection. Already now, at the first stage of the spread of the disease, measures are being taken to transfer schools to distance learning and warn older people about the danger of contact with strangers.
The government asks the elderly to refrain from going to shops and crowded places during this period. This is because people of this age are most susceptible to severe consequences of the disease.
"People with poor immunity are most susceptible to the virus, which is almost never seen in completely healthy people with good medical conditions"
Is there a panic in the country
The situation with coronavirus in Russia has not yet reached the peak of panic. This country has vast experience in dealing with various infections that have attacked it in various time periods. People believe that they will cope with any disease.
However, experts recommend not to treat the disease so carelessly. They are urged to take all preventive measures and contact strangers as little as possible, refrain from traveling and attending mass events where the carrier of the infection may be present.
Coronavirus symptoms
Citizens who become ill with an infection observe almost the same symptoms as with an ordinary ARVI. The body temperature rises, coughing begins, difficult breathing, the head begins to hurt constantly, weakness is observed, and in some cases dizziness.
It is recommended not to stay at home and treat yourself, you need to contact the doctors, who, after conducting appropriate studies, will make an accurate diagnosis. Infected citizens will receive the help of the best doctors in the country. Cases of infection are not as dangerous as a careless attitude to health.
Personal prevention of coronavirus infection
The causative agents of coronavirus infection are spread by airborne droplets. When the patient sneezes or coughs, a cloud of tiny drops forms around him, which hang in the air. Heavier drops land on nearby objects. The virus does not die within a few days.
The main condition for compliance with personal prevention is washing hands after a person has visited a public place. Soaping hands should be at least 20 seconds. After washing, the hands must be made dry.
If a person was on the street, then after coming home, you need to thoroughly wash not only your hands, but also your face. After that, treat everything with isotonic saline solution.
If there is no possibility of washing, you need to disinfect using special means. You can't touch your face with your hands.
When in a public place or transport, you must use a mask. The need to change it is observed every 2-3 hours.
If a person has the first signs of infection, it is not recommended to visit the clinic. The doctor must be called to the house. The doctor will take action and keep the patient under observation.