Why there is no quarantine and self-isolation in Belarus

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko confidently declares that there is no point in introducing quarantine in the country, and he calls the fear of coronavirus infection a psychosis, which all citizens of the country should avoid. Find out why there is no quarantine in the republic, and when the self-isolation regime was introduced in Belarus.

News from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus

Minister of Health of Belarus Vladimir Karanik explained why there is no quarantine in the republic. According to him, it has not yet been proven in the world whether its administration is effective against coronavirus infection. Many say with confidence that quarantine will not save you from the COVID-19 epidemic, but it will have a devastating effect on the economy.

Vladimir Karanik notes what measures need to be taken to achieve effectiveness in preventing the epidemic:

• to identify and direct to the social isolation of the infected, as well as persons in contact with them;
• establish a self-isolation regime for persons over 70 years old.

According to Karanik, quarantine will most likely not slow down the spread of the virus, but will even lead to a reverse reaction. Its introduction is necessary to relieve pressure on the healthcare system when it is overloaded. Isolation is effective in the case of vaccination of the population and elimination of the spread of infection.

Considering that the vaccine will not appear earlier than in 1 year, the Minister of Health notes that it is important to go through this period. After a while, the activity of the virus decreases, it is no longer so dangerous for people who develop immunity.

The main challenge is the need to prevent an avalanche increase in infection and reboot the health care system. This will be achieved by isolating patients and their contacts, as well as testing to detect coronavirus.

Self-isolation regime introduction

Lukashenko demonstratively shows that the coronavirus does not pose any danger to him: he does not wear a mask, attends public events, and contacts other people. Meanwhile, the country began to disinfect entrances and public transport.

Several cinemas have closed down on their own initiative. In cafes and restaurants, the flow of visitors has decreased, and in stores, customers are keeping their distance from each other.

On April 8, it became known that in the context of a pandemic of coronavirus infection, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus decided to introduce a self-isolation regime on the territory of the state. The corresponding decree No. 208 is posted on the national legal web portal of the republic.

Later, the head of state, Alexander Lukashenko, announced that he could toughen the rules for citizens who are prescribed a self-isolation regime by doctors, so that “it’s dark in the eyes”.

Prior to that, the President gave an order that citizens who arrive in Belarus from countries with an unfavorable epidemiological situation should be in home isolation for 14 days.

According to the published document No. 208 of April 8, the self-isolation regime is shown:

1. Citizens of Belarus and foreigners with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.
2. Persons who have been in contact with the infected of the first and second levels. Self-isolation for contacts of the first level - 14 days, the second - for the period of the presence of symptoms such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, high temperature.

Doctors can extend the duration of the self-isolation regimen.

Also on April 7, the following measures and bans were introduced:

• in the Minsk region all executive committees are closed;
• a plan for the prevention of infectious diseases was approved in the capital;
• parents have the right not to take their children to schools and kindergartens;
• it is forbidden to visit nursing homes, hold memorial services, weddings and other banquets;
• mass events are partially limited;
• reading rooms do not work;
• it is recommended to keep a distance in a cafe;
• nightclubs, bowling alleys, hookahs are recommended to suspend their activities.

The latest news, in particular, the Lenta. Ru portal reports that regardless of the WHO recommendations to ban public events, the President of Belarus ordered to resume the educational process in schools from April 20. A republican subbotnik is scheduled for April 25 in the country.

Summarize

1. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko considers the coronavirus not a reason for panic, but psychosis. Until recently, he did not take any measures to prevent the epidemic.
2. On April 8, a self-isolation regime was introduced in the Republic of Belarus for citizens with COVID-19 and those in contact with infected people.
3. Mass events are partially limited, recommendations have been issued to many entertainment establishments to suspend their activities.
4. On April 20, Lukashenko ordered to resume education in schools, and on April 25, a republican subbotnik is planned.