The Chief Sanitary Doctor of the city of Almaty, Zhandarbek Bekshin, during a press conference of the Regional Communications Service, explained why the restrictive measures would be extended.
According to Zh. Bekshin, this decision was made in connection with the tense epidemiological situation with the coronavirus infection, as well as the intensive spread of the "delta" variant among the population and the increase in patients with clinical symptoms up to 94%.
“In Almaty, stabilization of the epidemiological situation is required, especially since we need to organize lessons in educational institutions on a regular basis,” Zh. Bekshin explained.
That is why the current restrictive measures in the city of Almaty were extended until August 31 inclusive.
Let us add that socio-economic facilities will operate in accordance with the requirements for the "dark red" zone.
Objects with the status of "Ashyq Leaders" are allowed to work until 00.00 with an increase in the occupancy rate of the object by 10%, with vaccination with the first component of at least 90% of employees (personnel), with the exception of persons with permanent medical contraindications, persons who have recovered within the last 3 months - by 20%. Other facilities working on the Ashyq project are allowed to work until 22.00.
The suspension of the activities of all enterprises and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, not participating in Ashyq, continued.
The suspension of the activities of all enterprises and organizations - participants of Ashyq on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the period of operation from 17 to 31 August 2021, except for organizations and objects specified in subparagraph 4) of paragraph 9 of the Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 29 July 2021 No. 33.
There is a ban on activities on weekdays, weekends and holidays, attractions, retail and catering facilities in city parks.
Also, in the Resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of Almaty, it is indicated that it is necessary to complete the vaccination of teachers and technical personnel, staff of hostels and cafeterias, with the exception of persons who have permanent medical contraindications and have recovered from illness in the last 3 months. It is also necessary to complete the vaccination of students over the age of 18, with the exception of persons with permanent medical contraindications and have recovered in the last 3 months.
In addition, the Resolution contains recommendations for installing air recirculators in crowded places of students - cafeterias, toilets, recreation; providing schools with separate entrances for children of primary, middle and senior grades. Zh. Bekshin requires a daily morning filter for all school staff and students.