14 days in quarantine: Kazakhstani man shared his tips about staying in hospital.
Kazakhstani Yerlan Aliyev was quarantined in one of the hospitals of the capital after a number of trips to other countries. Toppress.kz reports that Aliyev shared on his Facebook page about the nuances and peculiarities of Kazakhstani quarantine residents.
Hello, friends. I will immediately put all the dots over the i and answer the main question: I am completely healthy, the results are DISPOSITIVE. At the moment I am already at large. Where it all started: I have visited 14 different airports in different countries in the last month. Uzbekistan, the USA, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan. I arrived in Kazakhstan on March 3 from the United States. For the first time I felt an ailment around March 10. Mild temperature, weakness, fatigue, sleepiness. Immediately turned to 103, from where I was redirected to the call center 1406, and those in turn to the call center of the Ministry of Health, and they returned me again in 103. It's a long walk in this vicious circle. It took me an hour to figure out what to do next. I didn't get an unambiguous answer what to do, but in the end I was sent to the clinic where I was registered. I felt good on the 11th, and the alarm went away. On March 12th, I was weak again. On March 13th I went to the policlinic in my place of residence, and that's where it all started," said the man in the social network.
He then gave some basic quarantine tips. (Editor's note: spelling and punctuation are preserved).
First tip: go straight to the clinic, bypassing unnecessary links. From your doorstep, explain to the reception that you have symptoms and need a sterile room. The therapist called a team and they came to get me. (Update: If the clinics were closed due to an emergency, then it's 103).
Hospital: In Astana, the hospital is located outside the city in a very difficult location behind station 40. I do not know how ambulances pass there, but there are almost no roads, full of snow, ice and mud. The akimat should do something about it, as soon it will be possible to get there only by swimming or by air. Luckily, I had my backpack with my laptop and iPad and a thermo mug, which made me very happy on my days of confinement.
Second tip: Going to the quarantine, take everything you need at once. Everything that was with you at the time of hospitalization remains with you, but after transfer something else is almost impossible. Here's a brief list of what you need to take:
- Change of underwear.
- Pajamas and two T-shirts.
- Toothbrush and paste
- Shampoo, shower gel, washcloth.
- Charging and cable to all devices
- Book, paper or electronic
- 4G modem with good tariff. Or a good mobile tariff to give out to other devices.
- Notebook
- And other little things that you need for a comfortable existence for 14 days.
The terms: A small room will be your home for 14 days. Ideal for introverts to whom I consider myself. I've redesigned all the work, revised all the movies, self-education, twice a day of gymnastics, exercise and stretching. Separate toilet and shower, not a bad bed, bad pillow, two towels, if necessary, soap wash, toothbrush, shampoo, toilet paper and basic hospital food 4 times a day. In general, you can live).
Tip number three: At night, I dreamt about sneakers, wine and nuts. It's impossible to quarantine delicious food. Put something to brighten up your evenings a little bit at your favorite TV shows in advance).
Treatment: no treatment per se, just observation and treatment of ODS symptoms as needed. Patients are very numerous and unfortunately there are not enough doctors for everyone and they are very overwhelmed. Please treat the situation with understanding and be as self-sufficient as possible.
Tip number four: I brought some vitamins, and some antipolluscular therapy than I have successfully maintained myself these days.
Tests: Tests are taken on the day of admission. They will be ready in 3-5 days. As the number of "suspects" increases, the waiting period for the results will also increase, which is logical but a little frustrating. I'm also asking you to be understanding.
Entertainment: They're gone. It's forbidden to leave the room. The nursing staff are people too, and they're afraid to get coo from you, so don't count on long conversations. We're having fun with gadgets. The important thing is not to forget to take them with you. And don't forget to charge them. It's unrealistic to get a charge at the hospital to fast!
Statement: Depending on the country category or likely contact, your imprisonment will last from a few days to 14 days. Once the doctor has decided that you are not a danger to yourself or others, you will be released. There have been attempts to escape through the window, but there are three police cordons, and you are bound to be detained and may well be fined. Don't joke, quarantine is primarily about your safety and the safety of your loved ones, and social responsibility to the country and humanity as a whole.
The obvious advantages of quarantine:
+ I lost 3 kg on
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