The state Commission approved a plan to gradually remove quarantine measures from August 17 this year.

At the meeting of the State Commission chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the Plan for the gradual lifting of quarantine measures was considered, taking into account the current epidemiological situation. On the sanitary-epidemiological situation in the country, proposals for mitigation of restrictive measures, the readiness of regions and business entities for the resumption of activities reported to the Minister of health A. Choi, mayor city of Nur-Sultan A. Kulginov, Almaty, Kazakhstan — Sagintayev, Karaganda region — J. Kasymbek, Turkestan region-U. Shukeyev, Atyrau region-M. Dosmukhambetov, Chairman of the Board of NCE "Atameken" A. Myrzakhmetov, etc. During the period of quarantine measures in Kazakhstan, it was possible to stabilize the epidemiological situation and significantly reduce the burden on medical organizations. The daily increase in infection was reduced from 4% to 0.5%. The number of people who recovered reached 76%. The average reproductive rate has decreased to 0.78, and bed occupancy is 26%. The state Commission, having considered the proposals of regional governors, as well as the position of the Ministry of health and other agencies, has adopted a Plan for the phased lifting of quarantine measures and adopted a number of decisions: 1. Approved the list of activities of business entities that, from 17 August to resume work in all regions: TEC, trade house (boutique), retail chains, covered markets (the occupancy rate is not more than 30%, 4 m2 1 visitor); beauty salons, hair salons, SPA-centers, facilities that provide beauty services (4 m2 1 visitor by appointment); fitness centers without swimming pools (50% occupancy, 5 m2 per 1 visitor), baths and saunas without swimming pools (50% occupancy, 4 m2 per 1 visitor); children's correction rooms, children's and adult educational centers (groups – no more than 5 people, by appointment); duty groups of preschool institutions (no more than 15 people); outdoor attractions (distance, masks, flow control). Employers are recommended to keep the remote work format for at least 80% of employees. 2. From August 17 this year individual and group outdoor training (no more than 5 people) and sports training for national teams, club teams (no more than 30 people, accommodation at sports bases, compliance with anti-epidemic and preventive measures) are allowed. 3. starting from August 17 this year, public transport will resume when the number of seats is filled and airing and disinfection is provided at the final stops. 4. there is a ban on: entertainment, sports, family, commemorative, solemn and other mass events, including at home; work of bars, night and game clubs, karaoke, food courts, cinemas and other entertainment facilities for children and adults; activities of cultural objects, museums, conferences, exhibitions, forums; work of swimming pools, city and public beaches, outdoor water parks; work of religious objects; movement of suburban passenger trains/electric trains, formation of common cars, except for working trains, intercity buses/minibuses. 5. in order to further stabilize the epidemiological situation, restrictive measures will be maintained for the weekend. "The mask regime and social distancing are mandatory sanitary requirements for everyone and should become everyday rules in the life of citizens. It is necessary to resume the activities of business entities only if they are fully prepared, " the Head of Government said.