
According to the latest data in East Kazakhstan region, three more residents were tested positive for the coronavirus infection. To date, 11 confirmed cases have been reported in the region.
Two residents of Ust-Kamenogorsk infected with the dangerous infection - a man born in 1972 and a woman born in 1970, as well as a man born in 1960 in Abai district. In two cases, COVID-19 found among patients diagnosed with pneumonia and acute respiratory viral infections, in one case with a preventive examination. Currently, patients are isolated and receive the necessary therapy. In addition, intensive investigation is underway and measures to identify and isolate citizens who were contacts with the sick.
According to preliminary data, in three new cases, 16 outbreaks of 138 contact persons were identified. Including close contacts - 29, potential - 109.
Thus, a total of 11 confirmed cases of CVI were reported in the region, including 2 imported, 9 local, including 1 death in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Among the sick there are 2 children, their condition is stable. In connection with recovery, 3 patients were discharged from the infectious hospital.