Due to frequent visits of residents to festivities and commemorations, the incidence in the region increased by 9%

Due to frequent visits of residents to festivities and commemorations, the incidence in the region increased by 9%

This was stated by the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region, Madeniet Tanauov, at a meeting chaired by the head of the region, Makhambet Dosmukhambetov, the Communications Service of Atyrau region reported.

M. Tanauov presented the sources of coronavirus infection in percentage terms. So, for those who were in close contact with patients, this indicator is 22.5%, for infection on public transport - 7.2%, due to visits to crowded places - 26.9%, for workers in shift camps and at the place of residence - 43%.

"Since the beginning of the year, 6,546 raid inspections have been carried out covering 27,296 objects. In the region, monitoring groups identified 213 offenses.

In March, 49 fines in the amount of 3 million 853 thousand tenge were imposed on 64 revealed violations on small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. This month, due to the frequent participation of people in family activities, the incidence has increased from 18% to 26.9%," the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region, Madeniet Tanauov said.

The head of the region, Makhambet Dosmukhambetov, personally listened to the akims of all districts about the situation in the territories entrusted to them and instructed them to strengthen precautions and take the matter under personal control.

"The situation needs to be kept under personal control. I instruct, if necessary, to strengthen the safety measures in accordance with the approved algorithm. Of course, we understand the need for production, enterprises and businesses. However, one must remember that human health is the top priority. The monitoring groups are obliged to explain this to the population," M. Dosmukhambetov stressed.

It should be noted that the meeting, on the agenda of which was the state of the health sector of the region and the epidemiological situation, was attended by deputy akims of the region, heads of administration and, in an online format, akims of the districts.