“In order to consider yourself protected today, the first thing is to minimize the possible, anticipated trips abroad of your native country. Today is the time when you should not leave Russia, ”she said in response to a question about how to protect against COVID-19 infection.
She recalled that in 46 countries cases of infection with a new coronavirus with different intensity of spread have already been confirmed.
In addition, the Rospotrebnadzor called for compliance with basic hygiene rules, avoiding crowded areas and wearing a medical mask.
“Just like with flu, you have to follow approximately the same rules: keep your hands and all the gadgets that are around you clean. Do not forget to rinse your face and nasal passages, rinse during the day, ”Popova explained.
If you have any symptoms of the disease, in order to avoid the spread of infection, you should call a doctor at home.
Earlier, Popova said that the test for the presence of coronavirus can be passed in all regions of Russia.
The Rospotrebnadzor also noted the absence of epidemiological grounds for compulsory quarantine for citizens arriving from Italy.