As of April 23, 67 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Two patients were discharged, fully recovered, tested negative twice. One lethal outcome was registered, DPR Minister of Health Olga Dolgoshapko reported during the briefing in Donetsk.
“According to the Republic Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine, 11 people with suspected coronavirus have been taken under observation for the past day, 10 of them hospitalized, one is self-isolating at home.
A total of 8221 people are under observation. Of these, 309 patients with symptoms of acute respiratory viral disesaes are hospitalized and 7912 are self-isolating at home (those who crossed the state border and filled in an “Informed Voluntary Consent to In-Home Self-Isolation). 60 people have been discharged, fully recovered and tested for COVID-19 negative twice. Those who were hospitalized with suspected coronavirus, but the illness was not confirmed,” the Minister of Health noted.
Olga Dolgoshapko also called on the residents of the Republic to keep the rules of personal hygiene and in-home self-isolation and avoid mass gatherings, as the coronavirus infection is of airborne nature, and take care of their relatives aged 65 and older, provide them with necessary foodstuffs, medications and personal hygiene items so they can stay home.
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 call a doctor from home. Depending on the symptoms, the doctor will decide whether to allow the patient to be treated at home or hospitalize them. Remember, self-medication is dangerous for your health!