The Akimat of Almaty urges citizens to strengthen measures for the prevention of COVID-19, due to the epidemiological situation in the world and negative forecasts
To date, 20,523 cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the city of Almaty, of which 12,843 cases are symptomatic and 7,680 asymptomatic. On January 18, 79 cases of COVID-19 were registered, of which 59 cases were symptomatic, 20 asymptomatic. In Almaty, the number of people cured from the coronavirus infection is 18,484. In general, the daily increase in infections is 0.3%. The virus reproductive rate in the city of Almaty is 0.991 (in the republic - 1.1).
Sites of infection in the past 2 weeks of January (3 to 16 January): visits to public places - 40.1%; contact with a patient with COVID in the family - 27.4%; urban transport - 22.8%; contact with a patient with COVID at work - 5.6%; import from foreign countries and regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.6%. The age structure of infection cases: 20-39 years - 34.7%; 40-59 years old - 28.7%; 60 years and older - 21.3%.
There are 763 patients in the infectious diseases hospitals of the city (1866 beds), of which 16 are in an extremely serious condition, 141 are in a serious condition, 604 are of moderate severity, and 2 are mild. On behalf of the Akim of Almaty, Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, within the framework of ensuring readiness for the second wave, 23 covid hospitals with a bed capacity of 7011 beds (of which 250 are intensive care) were prepared in the city. The clinics were updated and equipped with medical equipment. The construction of two new clinics was completed: an infectious diseases hospital with 500 beds; modular hospital for 300 beds. Thus, the number of infectious diseases beds has doubled over the past three months.
At the same time, the work of primary health care organizations has been strengthened. There are 298 mobile teams in 73 polyclinics. Special attention is paid to the safety and training of medical workers - a stock of personal protective equipment has been formed. In addition to the medical workers involved in anti-epidemic measures, a personnel reserve has been prepared, consisting of 2,450 specialists.
There are 23 PCR laboratories for 14,600 tests per day, with the prospect of increasing them to 22,700 tests. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 826 thousand PCR studies have been carried out in laboratories located in Almaty. There are also 12 ELISA laboratories with a throughput capacity of 3056 tests per day.
The facts of registration of imported cases continue. From October 6, 2020 to January 18, this year, 773 flights with 109 724 passengers on board arrived at the Almaty International Airport. Of these, passengers with certificates with a negative result for COVID-19 - 97 430, without a certificate - 12 294, of which, after passing the PCR analysis in a quarantine hospital, 79 positive results were obtained (Turkey - 30 cases, UAE - 18, Egypt - 23, Belarus - 5, Ukraine - 1, Maldives - 2). Also, due to the lack of a certificate, 31 foreign citizens were deported. Measures to strengthen sanitary and epidemiological control at the city's international airport continue.
The Akimat of Almaty calls on residents and guests of Almaty to strengthen compliance with anti-epidemic measures: social distance, mask regime, as well as, if possible, refrain from visiting and long-term stay in closed rooms. Individuals who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients and at the place of work need to stay at home and contact their clinic by phone for a free examination. When symptoms of the common cold (SARS) appear, it is also necessary to call a doctor at home, pensioners - if possible, should not leave their homes without urgent need.
Recall, according to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a probable peak in the registration of cases is possible at the end of March.