QUARANTINE MEASURES HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED IN SHYMKENT

This was announced during a briefing at the information and communication center by Maksut Isakhov, Deputy mayor of Shymkent. According to him, in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection and prevent complicating disease of the epidemiological situation, the chief state sanitary doctor of Shymkent issued a decree No. 11 dated April 18, 2020 "On strengthening quarantine measures". The document's actions, according to the Protocol of the regional Commission for ensuring the state of emergency for April 17, 2020, are aimed at protecting the life and health of citizens.As it's known, 12 cases of coronavirus infection were recorded in the city in one day. In this regard, the city has strengthened precautions in connection with the threat of spreading the epidemic. In accordance with the decree, a number of restrictions were brought on the entire territory of Shymkent from 00.00 pm on April 19 to 07.00am on May 1, 2020.  In particular, the activities of exchange offices and microfinance organizations with online operation and "delivery to clients" are temporarily restricted. However, public transport stops operating. 11 registered taxi companies will provide services in the city. It is not allowed to take more than two passengers. Unregistered taxis are not allowed to operate. In addition, citizens over the age of 65 and persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to leave a residential building without an adult. At the same time, the forces of  Shymkent city Police Department, the National guard of the Ministry of internal Affairs, and military formations of the Ministry of defense are assigned to patrol the quarantine territory, " informed M.Isakhov.
In addition, at the briefing, Deputy head of the Department for quality control and safety of goods and services of Shymkent city Almat Kosaliev recommended residents comply with quarantine requirements and carefully listen to the instructions of specialists.
"We urge residents not to leave their homes, remain calm, understand the actions of the authorities and strictly comply with restrictions," - stated the Deputy head.