Donetsk, Mar 20 – DAN. The Donetsk Central City Hospital No. 1  has drilled disinfection of ambulances in case it transports a contagious patient, the Ministry of Health said.

"After a patient is delivered to a hospital the ambulance goes to a special disinfection zone. Special instruction applies as the outside of the ambulance is washed first and then the inside in particular order."

The drill was successfully completed.

DPR has been on high alert since March 14. Border control authorities have introduced 24/7 shifts of experts who monitor travelers for COVID-19 symptoms.

Travelers returning from most affected countries (Ukraine, China, Spain, Italy, Iran, Korea, France and Germany) are required to self-isolate at their homes for 14 days.

No cases of coronavirus have been registered in the DPR. *ot