
The city mayor Murat Aitenov announced additional restrictive measures on the live TV channel "Ontusik" that will be introduced in Shymkent from March 28 by the decision of the state Commission to ensure the state of emergency introduced by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
THE FIRST. The operation of the airport and railway station will be completely suspended, and air and train services will be stopped.
In addition, car markets, food fairs, and stores selling cell phones will be closed.
A strict ban is imposed on holding personal, family, memorial and other events in residential buildings and on residential territories, in religious communities.
THE SECOND. Sanitary and disinfection measures will be strengthened for the wearing of medical masks by visitors and sellers in all shopping and other facilities.
In addition, livestock markets will only be open on Sundays from 11.00 to 17.00.
THE THIRD. There is a restriction on the opening hours of public catering facilities (cafes, restaurants and other objects) from 10.00 to 18.00. In the evening, from 18.00 to 22.00, catering facilities will operate in the mode of food delivery to the house or customers will take food with them.
In addition, representatives of catering establishments are required to check the temperature regime of customers at the entrance and provide the possibility of hand sanitization.
THE FOURTH. A ban on entry and exit on the territory of Shymkent city is introduced from 21.00 to 07.00. This measure does not apply to transit transport and transport for transportation of food.
THE FIFTH. Public transport will operate from 06.00 to 21.00.
"Dear countrymen, these measures are provided for your safety and are aimed at preserving your health. During this difficult period for all of us, please treat this with understanding and full responsibility.
If you are in the city, use masks and antiseptics, help each other, and observe sanitary cleanliness. I hope that you will adhere to all restrictive measures.
I am sure that together we will get over the difficulties, " the head of the city concluded.