THE INCIDENCE OF COVID-19 DECREASED BY 58% IN THE TURKESTAN REGION

Since the beginning of the year, the epidemiological situation in the region has been stabilizing. Thus, in January-February, the incidence of coronovirus decreased by 58%. Stability is also observed in the first week of March. By March 9, 659 cases were registered in the region. Earlier, 4,204 people recovered in the region.
There are 9 polymerase chain reaction laboratories in the Turkestan region. Since 2020, 531855 people have been examined, and 4334 citizens have received positive results.
In addition, there were 25% fewer cases of pneumonia in the region.
The Turkestan region is one of the green zones throughout the country. On March 3, the Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region Nurbek Nyshanov on amendments and additions to the Resolution №2 was issued. The document extends the working hours of business facilities and simplifies quarantine restrictions.
Meanwhile, experts urge residents to strictly comply with sanitary and epidemiological requirements. In particular, that in places with large crowds of people, you need to maintain a social distance and wear a mask.
SES specialists analyze the situation in the region on a daily basis and work closely with representatives of the relevant industry.

Press service of the akim of Turkestan region