As of April 16, 10:00, 26 cases of COVID-19 have been registered and confirmed in the Donetsk People’s Republic, none lethal cases, 2 recovered and discharged, 24 patients undergo treatment, the DPR Ministry of Health reports.
According to the Republic Center for Emergency Medical Aid and Disaster Medicine, 15 persons have been taken under observation, 10 hospitalized, 5 self-isolated at home.
A total of 8896 people are under observation, of whom 239 are hospitalized and 8657 are self-isolating at home. 58 people have been discharged, fully recovered from ARVI and tested for COVID-19 negative twice.
Should the first signs of any acute viral respiratory illness occur, such as fever, cough, rhinitis, and, above all, shortness of breath, you must immediately request a doctor home visit. Depending on the symptoms, the doctor will decide whether to allow the patient to be treated at home or to admit him/her to a hospital. Remember, self-medication is dangerous for your health.