Azerbaijan reduces quarantine period for those contracted coronavirus 

Azerbaijan reduces quarantine period for those who contract coronavirus infection, said the Ministry of Health, the State Agency for Compulsory Medical Insurance and the Azerbaijani Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB) in a joint statement, Report informs.

The statement says that the Omicron strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been spreading in the world recently: "The World Health Organization calls on countries to reconsider their measures to combat the disease. Therefore, considering the new strain's specific features, the test strategies, quarantine periods, patient observation, and treatment methods are changed. Therefore, considering the international experience and the results of existing scientific research, the period of isolation (quarantine) of persons with a "positive" SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result and their identified "close contact" in our country is reduced from 14 days to 7 days from the date of January 24, 2022.

Bearing in mind the genetic features of the Omicron mutation, the citizens are asked to follow the instructions identified by our health authorities to reduce the risk of infecting with the virus:

• Wear a mask.

• Wash hands often or use antiseptics.

• Keep physical distance.

• Stay away from crowded places.

• Get vaccinated.

If you are infected with the virus:

• Isolate yourself as much as possible from your family members.

• Ventilate your isolation area frequently.

• Measure your body temperature twice a day.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

• Follow a sleep routine.

• You can use antipyretics during high temperatures (38℃ and above).

• If you have an uncontrolled high fever (> 38.5 ℃, resistant to antipyretics) for more than five days, inform your family doctor.

• Avoid antibiotic, antiviral, hormonal, immune-boosting treatments and intravenous fluids at home

• Do not take medication on the advice of a neighbour, relative, acquaintance.

• Do not get treatment on the advice of paramedics.

Do not forget that vaccination remains the most effective way to fight any mutation of the virus. We urge our citizens to be vaccinated with a booster dose.