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On the last day of October, 28 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at the Alytus mobile point. Later, it turned out that more illnesses were detected, up to 40. Alytus is already in the yellow zone. It is feared that in the first half of November the capital of Dzūkija may enter the red zone.
Diseases were registered in the administrations of preschool educational institutions, employees of companies and institutions, hospital personnel, patients, etc. Most of the cases cannot be traced, people seem to have been nowhere, without traveling. Obviously, the virus is very contagious.
According to Deputy Mayor Jurgita Šukevičienė, the NVSC is being consulted on the organization of pre-school education processes. We will recommend that educators wear masks at all times when they are in contact with children, although there was no such recommendation before, there would already be a proposal from the municipality. Due to the large number of infections, an Alytus primary school is planning to organize education only remotely.
Currently, a person is being directed to the quarantine facility because they live in a bedroom.
The Alytus Mobile Station is ready for the winter season and extends working hours. From now on it will be open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am. until 4 pm, in 2 shifts. 91 people sign up for the day. Additional teams have been formed, there are volunteers working, and if necessary we will form a third shift.
The Alytus S. Kudirka Hospital is also intensively preparing for the establishment of the Covid department. Patients are transferred, the wards are unoccupied. The situation is manageable.
According to the hospital executives, to date no patients who would be diagnosed with Covid are being treated at the hospital. Part of doctors, nurses, staff, in self-isolation. At the beginning of November, the reopening of the Department of Pediatrics, II. We have already contacted the Ministry of Health regarding the additional equipment needed. Unfortunately, it may happen that planned operations inevitably have to be reduced.
The biggest challenges are not in the facilities, but in the staff: some doctors and nurses who work in the hospital and outpatient clinic belong to the risk group.
This weekend, when visiting the graves of your loved ones, do not forget to follow the additional prevention measures: always wear protective masks that cover the nose and mouth, avoid close contact with other people, keep a distance of at least 2 meters.
