A woman, who traveled along with her husband that became infected with coronavirus after the visit to Italy, stays in self-isolation in her flat, as 112 Ukraine reported citing Deputy Healthcare Minister Viktor Lyashko.
“The woman stays in the self-isolation in her flat without symptoms of acute viral respiratory infections. A medical worker stays in constant touch with her. In case of symptoms, she will be also examined; the samples for the research will be taken and hospitalization will take place in case of need,” Lyashko noted.
As we reported, Ukraine has a confirmed case of COVID-19 or coronavirus. The case spotted in the Chernivtsi region. A man returned to Ukraine from Italy and entered Ukraine through the border with Romania.
Besides, the Ministry of Health appeals to Ukrainians not to buy surgical masks, because their use will not protect against coronavirus infection.
According to a representative of the Ministry of Health, first of all, Ukrainians should know that they need to wash their hands often enough or use the antiseptic.