Coronavirus is a dangerous disease that was first recorded in China at the end of 2019. Due to the openness of borders and the movement of a large number of people between countries, the disease quickly spread throughout the world. In Yaroslavl, the situation remains under control, as local authorities have introduced ongoing preventive measures.
Is there a coronavirus in Yaroslavl?
On March 17, local authorities announced that no cases of coronavirus had been recorded in Yaroslavl. On March 24, 2020, a coronavirus was detected in one person in the Yaroslavl region. The second citizen of the Russian Federation was tested for COVID-19 and the results turned out to be doubtful, so they re-tested the biomaterial.
On March 27, coronavirus in Yaroslavl was confirmed in another person who had previously visited Austria. This is the manager of one of the pharmacies in the city. Patients with coronavirus are in the hospital and undergoing treatment. The pharmacy manager's wife is in self-isolation. According to the test, her result was negative. Doctors report that the sick feel fine, and the coronavirus they have is mild.
So far, the number of patients is two. Those infected with coronavirus were placed in separate boxes to prevent the spread of infection.
What protective measures are applied in the city?
The situation in Yaroslavl with the coronavirus has led to the need for tough measures from the authorities. All mass events have been postponed to a later date. Since March 16, free attendance has been introduced in schools in the Yaroslavl region.
On March 17, preventive measures began in the churches of the city, which consisted in the disinfection of floors, doors and icons. The Lenten Cuisine Festival scheduled for the end of March has been cancelled. Yaroslavl Theological Seminary has canceled classes for students. Separate classes were closed for quarantine in 17 schools in the Yaroslavl region.
Since March 28, all hotels in the Yaroslavl region have been closed. Temporarily they do not reserve places, do not accept and do not accommodate citizens. Hotels can accommodate only those people who are on a business trip.
Since March 17, mass events have been limited in the region. The work of theaters and concert halls is carried out as usual. But, in the premises themselves, preventive measures are being intensively carried out. Cleaning of premises with the use of special disinfectants is carried out three times a day. UV irradiators were installed at the exits in the room, with the help of which effective air disinfection is ensured.
Schools have been switched to free attendance. Parents must inform the school that they have decided to transfer their child to online learning. A distance learning system has been introduced in higher educational institutions.
In mid-March, all medical institutions were prepared to receive patients with coronavirus.
Coronavirus hotline in Yaroslavl
In order to prevent the number of infected people from increasing, a hotline was launched in the city. Calls are answered by specialists who give advice on the prevention of coronavirus. They also provide information about the disease itself and epidemiologically unfavorable countries.
The coronavirus hotline in Yaroslavl operates without breaks and days off. Therefore, if you have any questions, you can contact the number 8 4852 40 04 55.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Yaroslavl?
After the appearance of the first cases of infection, the situation in the region worsened. More than 1,000 people who were suspected of having coronavirus have already been tested in the region. The tests are carried out by the state laboratory, which is located in Yaroslavl. In order to be tested for coronavirus in Yaroslavl, it is not necessary to visit the laboratory on your own.
Diagnosis of coronavirus is carried out only after a preliminary examination by a doctor. If a person has returned from a country in which there are a large number of people infected with coronavirus, then he needs to contact a medical professional. People who have been in close contact with the patient also have the right to analyzes. When symptoms of coronavirus appear, a test is done. The disease is accompanied by:
- dry cough;
- Increased body temperature;
- chills;
- Pain in the muscles;
- Headache.
If the above symptoms appear, then it is not recommended to visit a medical facility on your own, as the risk of infecting other people increases. In this case, you need to call an ambulance or a doctor at home. After the examination, a biomaterial is taken, which is sent to the laboratory. The results of the study are ready in 4-6 hours.
In Yaroslavl, isolated cases of coronavirus infection have been registered. The authorities have prepared medical facilities for the treatment of patients and are taking measures to prevent the spread of the disease.