The COVID-19 situation in Kazakhstan is under control
Despite some progress in certain regions of the world, global experience continues to show that the coronavirus crisis is a long way from being eliminated. New cases are soaring in many countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the spread of the virus has not reached its peak.
Currently, there are about 48 874 cases of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan (07.07.2020), including 25 021 – with symptoms, 23 553 – asymptomatic.
Cured – 24,990 patients (51.1%, thus more than half recovered). Continue receiving treatment – 23,324 patients. Passed away – 260.
Kazakhstan consistently carries out a mass testing programme.
In total, 1,631,817 COVID-19 laboratory tests were conducted (8746 per 100 thousand people), with the following results: 48,874 tested positive, 1,582,943 tested negative.
As soon as cases began to surge in June, the Government took the necessary measures to combat the pandemic in a timely manner, including implementing a second quarantine. The results of the first lockdown from mid-March to mid-May demonstrated that quarantine measures have been effective. The number of confirmed cases remained low during that period. In addition, three hospitals focusing on infectious diseases were built quickly in the cities of Nur-Sultan, Almaty and Shymkent. Clinics in other regions were provided with the necessary equipment.
The two-week quarantine will last between July 5-19. It is expected that a two-week quarantine will also contribute to the stabilisation of the situation.
The restrictions include ban on holding mass gatherings, as well as family events and memorials. It has been also decided to limit the movement of people to walking in groups of three or less.
The facilities including beauty and hair salons, all kind of indoor sport centers, beaches, water parks, culture and entertainment places, religious facilities, kindergartens and children health camps have suspended their activities.
As before, at least 80 percent of employees in public companies will continue teleworking.The restrictions do not apply to construction and industrial plants with a continuous production cycle, open air agricultural and construction sites, as well as health centres, grocery stores and open air markets.Auto service and appliance maintenance will continue working under enhanced sanitary and disinfection measures
The international flights will continue to operate,while domestic flights and train service have been limited. City and intercity bus services have been suspended for the period of quarantine.
As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted recently, this crisis is a passing phenomenon, and the difficulties are temporary. Kazakhstan has the required medical and economic resources to win against the spread of the virus and return to normalcy.