Coronavirus high alert mode is introduced in Bashkiria

On March 18, the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Radiy Khabirov, introduced a high-alert regime in the republic to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus infection.

Recall that in Bashkortostan, there have been no cases of coronavirus infection. Currently, 48 ​​people are in hospitals of the republic with suspicion of coronavirus, including eight children, the Bashinform News Agency reported. Everyone's condition is stable. The introduction of increased preventive measures is due to the fact that dozens of people arrive in the republic daily, including from countries and regions where cases of infection with coronavirus have been confirmed.

During a meeting of the operational headquarters in the government on preventing the possible spread of coronavirus infection, Radiy Khabirov demanded to cancel or reschedule cultural, sports, business events with more than 250 participants and with the participation of foreigners.

The Head of the Region also decided to extend the upcoming spring school holidays until April 6 and instructed the Ministry of Education of the region to prepare for distance learning options. Universities and colleges are instructed to transfer the educational process to remote mode.

Residents arriving from abroad should create conditions for the self-isolation. If they have minimal symptoms, they should immediately test for coronavirus infection.

Earlier, by order of the Head of Bashkortostan, measures have already been taken to reduce the risks of importation and spread of coronavirus infection. In particular, it was recommended that residents of the republic refrain from traveling abroad and to regions of the Russian Federation where the spread of the virus is registered, and to avoid crowded places. The heads of enterprises and organizations are recommended to organize disinfection at workplaces.

Hotline of the republican headquarters for preventing the spread of coronavirus infection is available: +7 (347) 286-58-27.