The medical doctor working in the quarantine zone of Turkmenabat, has returned to work. Correspondents of “Chronicles of Turkmenistan” report that his mobile phone has been returned to him after the inspection.
Let us recall that the doctor had incidentally left a mobile phone in the locker room which had been later found by security guards.The man and his spouse were interrogated by the NSM staff.
He was accused of negligence and violation of confidentiality procedures and work ethics.The doctor was warned that criminal charges might be initiated against him if it transpires that he might have leaked information, photo or video material to foreign media outlets.
He was subsequently suspended from work.
“Chronicles of Turkmenistan” reported that the first confirmed coronavirus cases had been recorded in Turkmenistan.Seven people are being kept in a separate ward in the quarantine zone in Turkmenabat.
The premises are cordoned off from the remaining area and have a separate entrance.