Kazakhstan to quarantine all arrivals from abroad
Today, a digital press conference, devoted to the current situation on coronavirus infection, was held on the website of the Central Communications Service.
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- Kazakhstan to quarantine all arrivals from abroad
- Kazakhstan's coronavirus cases climb to 372
Kazakhstan's coronavirus cases climb to 372
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kazakhstan has climbed to 372. - Coronavirus: Number of recovered patients rises to 24 in Kazakhstan
Coronavirus: Number of recovered patients rises to 24 in Kazakhstan
Two patients with COVID-19 recovered in Kazakhstan today, one in Nur-Sultan and one in Almaty, Kazinform reports citing the press service of the Healthcare Ministry. - President urges indexation of pensions and social allowances
President urges indexation of pensions and social allowances
The Head of State commissioned to allocate additional social alowances to the amount of one minimum wage, which he mentioned on March 23. - Sizes of pay raise approved for medical workers involved in treatment of patients with coronavirus
Sizes of pay raise approved for medical workers involved in treatment of patients with coronavirus
Very high risk – doctors, mid-level and junior health workers of infectious hospitals, including intensive care. The bonus will be 20 minimum wages (850 thousand tenge). - 145 coronavirus cases reported in Kazakhstan
145 coronavirus cases reported in Kazakhstan
To date, the country has confirmed 145 cases of coronavirus infection including 75 cases in the city of Nur-Sultan, 50 cases in Almaty, 4 cases in the city of Karaganda, 2 cases in Shymkent, 1 case in Almaty region, 1 case in Aktobe region, 3 cases in Zhambyl region, 3 cases in Akmolinsk region, 3 cases in Atyrau region, 1 case in Pavlodar region, 1 case in Mangistau region and 1 case in North Kazakhstan region. - Activities of enterprises and organizations to be suspended from March 30 to April 5 in Nur-Sultan and Almaty
Activities of enterprises and organizations to be suspended from March 30 to April 5 in Nur-Sultan and Almaty
Minister of Healthcare Yelzhan Birtanov reported on the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the country, and Akims Altai Kulginov and Bakytzhan Sagintayev reported the situation in the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty. - State Commission on Ensuring the State of Emergency strengthens restrictions in Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent
State Commission on Ensuring the State of Emergency strengthens restrictions in Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent
The State Commission approved the decision to strengthen the quarantine regime in the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty by adoption from 12 p.m. March 28, 2020 - Kazakhstan reports first coronavirus death
Kazakhstan reports first coronavirus death
The President noted that Kazakhstanis being together will be able to win the battle against coronavirus. "The death of the 64-year-old woman indicates gravity of the coronavirus and utmost importance of observance of quarantine regulations. My sincere condolences to her family and relatives. It was decided to toughen quarantine measures in the Kazakh capital, Almaty and Shymkent," the Twitter post of the Kazakh President reads. - Coronavirus pandemic to end in summer at best, expert says
Coronavirus pandemic to end in summer at best, expert says
"The best-case scenario is that in summer, our European and American colleagues will be able to take control of this situation and prevent expansion of this epidemic wave. That would be very good," he said. - Kazakhstan registers one more coronavirus case bringing the total to 80
Kazakhstan registers one more coronavirus case bringing the total to 80
One new case of COVID-19 was registered in Kazakhstan's Shymkent. To date, the country has confirmed 80 cases of coronavirus infection including 41 cases in the city of Nur-Sultan, 31 cases in Almaty, 2 cases in the city of Karaganda, 1 case in Almaty region, 1 case in Aktobe region, 2 cases in Shymkent, 1 case in Zhambyl region and 1 case in North Kazakhstan region. - President visited Operative Сentre for Coordination and Monitoring of Emergency Situations
President visited Operative Сentre for Coordination and Monitoring of Emergency Situations
The leadership of the Health Ministry briefed the President with detailed information on how to respond to and monitor the situation around the spread of coronavirus in the world and Kazakhstan, including the use of digital technologies in identifying and recording cases.
- Kazakhstan appoints new chief state health inspector
Kazakhstan appoints new chief state health inspector
Prior to the appointment she headed the public healthcare policy department of the Healthcare Ministry. - Kazakh capital confirms 7 new COVID-19 cases
Kazakh capital confirms 7 new COVID-19 cases
44 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country for now, 19 - in Almaty and 25 - in Nur-Sultan. - COVID-19 could claim 25 million jobs worldwide: ILO
COVID-19 could claim 25 million jobs worldwide: ILO
Based on different scenarios for the impact of COVID-19 on global GDP growth, the ILO estimates indicate a rise in global unemployment of between 5.3 million ("low" scenario) and 24.7 million ("high" scenario) from a base level of 188 million in 2019. - Kazakh Government to ensure price stability and uninterrupted food supply
Kazakh Government to ensure price stability and uninterrupted food supply
The ministries of finance and trade were instructed to work out the issue of lifting import duties on socially significant food products to saturate the domestic market. At the same time, ensure compliance with phytosanitary and veterinary control of imported goods. - Another coronavirus case recorded in Kazakh capital
Another coronavirus case recorded in Kazakh capital
One more coronavirus case was recorded in Nur-Sultan bringing the total number of infections to 33. - About restrictions on entry-exit to / from the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty
About restrictions on entry-exit to / from the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty
residents of Nur-Sultan and Almaty, who had previously left the city upon their return to the city;
- Favipiravir shows good clinical efficacy in treating COVID-19: official
Favipiravir shows good clinical efficacy in treating COVID-19: official
Favipiravir, the influenza drug which was approved for clinical use in Japan in 2014, has shown no obvious adverse reactions in the clinical trial, said Zhang Xinmin, director of the China National Center for Biotechnology Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology, at a press conference. - President Tokayev declares state of emergency over coronavirus
President Tokayev declares state of emergency over coronavirus
- Panic Buying: Why Has Coronavirus Pandemic Turned People Into Toilet Paper Hoarders?
Panic Buying: Why Has Coronavirus Pandemic Turned People Into Toilet Paper Hoarders?
People around the world are feverishly stockpiling toilet paper amid the COVID-19 outbreak. International experts in psychology have attempted to explain why the commodity has unexpectedly turned into a hot item. - Madrid on Partial Lockdown as Coronavirus Outbreak Declared Pandemic
Madrid on Partial Lockdown as Coronavirus Outbreak Declared Pandemic
Follow our live feed from the Spanish capital Madrid after it declared a 15-day state of emergency due to the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19). - PM instructs to ensure social stability and employment
PM instructs to ensure social stability and employment
In January-February 2020, GDP growth amounted to 3.3% compared to the corresponding period of 2019. Investments in fixed assets increased by 11.6%, including private - by 12.1%. Inflation persists in the target band - 6%. - President Tokayev Holds Government Emergency Response Meeting
President Tokayev Holds Government Emergency Response Meeting
The President stressed that the entire world is entering the hardest period of reformatting the global economy and the geopolitical situation. Kazakhstan faces the task of maintaining its economy in a sustainable development mode in a completely new reality.
- Number of coronavirus cases in Kazakhstan rises to 8
Number of coronavirus cases in Kazakhstan rises to 8
Two more cases of coronavirus have been identified in Kazakhstan, Health Minister Elzhan Birtanov has announced. - Askar Mamin holds meeting of National Commission for Modernization
Askar Mamin holds meeting of National Commission for Modernization
"In general, we need to intensify the work to attract anchor investors to create new projects in priority sectors," said Mamin. - Top sanitary official of Almaty in quarantine
Top sanitary official of Almaty in quarantine
Chief sanitary official of Almaty city Aizat Moldagassimova has been put in quarantine, her deputy Assel Kalykova confirmed. - Kazakhstan confirms two cases of coronavirus - Healthcare Minister
Kazakhstan confirms two cases of coronavirus - Healthcare Minister
As is known, we have been fighting the coronavirus for three months. We have launched all required activities to prevent the spread of the virus in the country. - President decrees to cancel Nauryz celebrations and Victory Day Parade
President decrees to cancel Nauryz celebrations and Victory Day Parade
This measure was taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Kazakhstan. - Kazakhstan cancels public events due to coronavirus pandemic
Kazakhstan cancels public events due to coronavirus pandemic
The Government begins implementing special preventive measures. Public events shall be cancelled.
- The measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Republic of Kazakhstan
The measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Republic of Kazakhstan
People arriving from the countries of Category 3 will be registered without restrictions on movement within the country. - President held meeting amid coronavirus pandemic
President held meeting amid coronavirus pandemic
During the meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev heard a report by Health Minister Yelzhan Birtanov over the situation in the world amid the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The Minister informed about the content of the WHO recommendations to tackle the outbreak, as well as the situation with ensuring the safety of Kazakhstan's citizens. - President receives Chairman of National Bank
President receives Chairman of National Bank
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received Chairman of the National Bank Yerbolat Dossayev. - President receives Defense Minister
President receives Defense Minister
The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces heard a report on the ongoing work on the Concept of construction and development of the Armed Forces, as well as on the progress of inventory and verification of the state of weapons, military equipment and ammunition. - Brent Crude Trading At Us$36 Per Barrel
Brent Crude Trading At Us$36 Per Barrel
The price of oil has risen again. By the end of this morning's bidding, the price of Brent crude was US$36 a barrel. Earlier, due to the failed negotiations of the OPEC members with Russia and other partners on the additional production cuts, the oil prices crashed by almost a third and were US$31 a barrel. Composer Angelina Yershova: "I touched the infinite universe of sound…"