Quarantine measures to be strengthened in Almaty region

During the weekend, lockdown will be introduced in the territory of Almaty region, as well as disinfection of trade and business facilities will be carried out.
This was announced by the Deputy Akim of Almaty region Batyrzhan Baizhumanov on the information platform "JETISÝ MEDIA".
As it became known, the number of people infected with COVID-19 has increased in the region. And the peak of the incidence is expected in April of this year
"104 cases per day were registered in the region, which is twice as much as in the previous month. For example, in January and February, 20-30 people were admitted to the hospital per day, then in the last week about 100 people were hospitalized per day. In addition, there are cases of the disease in women in the position. 52 pregnant women infected with this infection are under the supervision of doctors. In connection with the deterioration of the situation, I ask citizens to observe precautions for COVID-19, not to visit crowded places and use personal protective equipment, " Batyrzhan Baizhumanov said.
A total of 12,666 cases of CoVid-19 were reported during the pandemic. Inpatient treatment in hospitals is 1053 people (56%), in intensive care-25 people
"Due to the increased workload of infectious diseases hospitals, the number of beds has been increased from 1,370 to 1,855, and the number of intensive care beds has been increased from 124 to 145. If necessary, 5,280 beds will be deployed, " said Omirzak Niyazbekov, head of the Health Department of Almaty region.
One of the main solutions to the fight against coronavirus is a vaccine, according to the speakers.
By the end of 2021, it is planned to vaccinate up to 1 million people.
"To date, 11,350 Zhetysus residents have been vaccinated with the Sputnik-V vaccine. From the second delivery, 9,783 people were vaccinated. Of these, 6920 medical workers, 2588 teachers, 235 law enforcement officers. Vaccination coverage of the subject contingent in the region was 98.8%, " said Askhat Charapiyev, Deputy head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Almaty region.
It should be emphasized that the excess of the regional indicator of morbidity is noted in the cities of Tekeli 718sl. (2345.2), Taldykorgan 3346sl. (1782.0), Koksu 479sl. (1178.0), Karatal 498sl. (1144.7), Eskelda 426sl. (855.0), Panfilov 827sl. (659.2), Aksu 232sl. (621.0), Uyghur 376sl. (600.4) districts.