Kazakhstan adds new COVID-19 cases, total nears 100,000
741 more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in Kazakhstan
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- Kazakhstan adds new COVID-19 cases, total nears 100,000
- Tokayev congratulates Lukashenko on winning reelection
Tokayev congratulates Lukashenko on winning reelection
President Tokayev expressed confidence that mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Belarus will continue to develop successfully for the benefit of the peoples of the two states. - Tokayev conveys condolences to India over plane crash
Tokayev conveys condolences to India over plane crash
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has offered condolences to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, over the plane crash in the state of Kerala, India. - Astana Opera to stage art masterpiece on Abai Day Aug 10
Astana Opera to stage art masterpiece on Abai Day Aug 10
This year the Kazakh cultural community celebrates Abai’s 175th anniversary, and the Astana Opera staff has dedicated many online projects to this significant event. - More COVID-19 recoveries reported in Kazakhstan, total at 71,609
More COVID-19 recoveries reported in Kazakhstan, total at 71,609
929 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours after beating the coronavirus infection - President briefed on Samruk-Kazyna activities in the fight against COVID-19
President briefed on Samruk-Kazyna activities in the fight against COVID-19
President Tokayev was also informed that on behalf of Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, the Fund will finance the construction of two clinics for the prevention and control of infectious diseases in Nur-Sultan and Almaty. - Defense Minister reports to President on Concept of Kazakh Armed Forces development
Defense Minister reports to President on Concept of Kazakh Armed Forces development
The Head of State – The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces heard a report of the Defense Minister on the progress of combat and operational training of the Armed Forces, the directions of development of the Kazakhstan’s army. - Yelemessov no longer serves as Kazakh Ambassador to Mexico and other countries
Yelemessov no longer serves as Kazakh Ambassador to Mexico and other countries
Andrian Yelemessov has been relieved of the post of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Mexican States with the concurrent accreditation to the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Republic of Panama, and the Republic of Costa Rica - Health ministry issues latest update on COVID-19 numbers in Kazakhstan
Health ministry issues latest update on COVID-19 numbers in Kazakhstan
Out of 25,053 coronavirus patients, hospital and out-patient treatments are provided to 5,364 and 19,689 people, respectively. - China International Fair for Trade in Services scheduled to be held in Beijing next month
China International Fair for Trade in Services scheduled to be held in Beijing next month
At present, posters and banners have been set up at the China National Convention Center in Beijing to welcome guests from home and abroad. - COVID-19 vaccine will be free for some Kazakhstanis
COVID-19 vaccine will be free for some Kazakhstanis
The official spokesperson of the Health Ministry noted that 2,182,000 Kazakhstanis will receive free vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. - Kazakhstani airlines report 1.5-fold drop in revenues
Kazakhstani airlines report 1.5-fold drop in revenues
Passenger turnover has totaled 3.8 billion passenger-km – 1.9 times lower than in 2019. That of June equaled 476.3 million passenger-km – twice more than in May.
- Pneumonia cases in Kazakhstan surpass 9,500
Pneumonia cases in Kazakhstan surpass 9,500
170 patients are in grave condition and 41 are on artificial lung ventilation. - Number of COVID-19 recoveries exceeds 68,000
Number of COVID-19 recoveries exceeds 68,000
Three regions which boast the biggest number of recoveries are Almaty region with 449 recoveries, Aktobe region with 365 recoveries, and East Kazakhstan region with 209 recoveries. - Tokayev has telephone conversation with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun
Tokayev has telephone conversation with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun
The President of Lebanon reaffirmed his interest to working closely with Kazakhstan’s President in order to increase interaction between the two countries in bilateral and multilateral formats. - Head of State receives Education Minister
Head of State receives Education Minister
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set tasks to further expand the academic independence of universities, improve the quality of higher education and develop university science. - PM informed about SK-Pharmacy’s measures to provide drugs to combat COVID-19
PM informed about SK-Pharmacy’s measures to provide drugs to combat COVID-19
Particular attention is paid to the need to take systemic measures to support domestic manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. - President instructs Foreign Ministry to ensure security of Kazakhstanis in Lebanon
President instructs Foreign Ministry to ensure security of Kazakhstanis in Lebanon
Recall that the devastating warehouse explosions shook Beirut on Tuesday, killing 78 people and injuring nearly 4,000. The death toll is expected to rise.
- Interdepartmental Commission considers issues of Kazakhstan's access to complex of candidate vaccines for COVID-19
Interdepartmental Commission considers issues of Kazakhstan's access to complex of candidate vaccines for COVID-19
Ministries of Healthcare and Foreign Affairs reported on the work being done to conclude preliminary contracts for the purchase of vaccines against COVID-19. - Kazakh COVID-19 vaccine developers test it on themselves
Kazakh COVID-19 vaccine developers test it on themselves
The second Kazakhstan vaccine, developed by the Scientific Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems, was successfully registered by the World Health Organization as a candidate vaccine. - In Kazakhstan, 4,422 schools provided with high-speed Internet over 8 Mbps
In Kazakhstan, 4,422 schools provided with high-speed Internet over 8 Mbps
Also, to solve the problem of expanding the coverage area and the speed of Internet connection, since March 2020, 306 base stations have been built and 1,802 of them have been modernized. More than 105 thousand new homes are connected to the wired Internet. - 2.6 million students to study in distance format from beginning of academic year in Kazakhstan
2.6 million students to study in distance format from beginning of academic year in Kazakhstan
Together with local executive bodies, active work is underway to purchase computers for schools. - Positive trend observed in fight against COVID-19 in Kazakhstan
Positive trend observed in fight against COVID-19 in Kazakhstan
The occupancy rate of hospitals decreased to 36%. - Kazakhstan coronavirus death toll rises to 1,058
Kazakhstan coronavirus death toll rises to 1,058
In total, 1,058 coronavirus-related deaths were registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- President receives chairwoman of Accounts Committee for Control over the National Budget Utilization
President receives chairwoman of Accounts Committee for Control over the National Budget Utilization
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to consider the audit results at the next meeting of the Accounts Committee and make specific recommendations on the revealed facts of ineffective management of state assets. - Head of State appoints new Deputy Internal Affairs Minister
Head of State appoints new Deputy Internal Affairs Minister
By the order of the Head of the State Saken Sarsenov was appointed the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - In 2021, Housing Construction Savings Bank plans to issue mortgage online
In 2021, Housing Construction Savings Bank plans to issue mortgage online
"We faced the same problems that all the business of Kazakhstan faced. At the end of March, when it was announced that quarantine measures would be taken, and sanitary doctors in some cities banned our branches from working, we transferred part of the functions to online," she said. - Dzhumadildayev appointed chair of Treasury Committee of the Ministry of Finance
Dzhumadildayev appointed chair of Treasury Committee of the Ministry of Finance
In 2019-2020, he was chair of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - President: Health Ministry to minimize COVID-19-related deaths in Kazakhstan
President: Health Ministry to minimize COVID-19-related deaths in Kazakhstan
Tokayev tasked the Health Ministry and health authorities to minimize coronavirus and pneumonia deaths as well as the Government to strengthen measures so as to ensure people do not breach the quarantine. - New chair of Committee on Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Information and Social Development
New chair of Committee on Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Information and Social Development
Shakhmardan Baimanov was born in 1984 in Kyzylorda. In 2005, he graduated from the Kyzylorda State University named after Korkyt Ata, in 2012 — the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Olzhas Abishev Vice Minister of Health detained
Olzhas Abishev Vice Minister of Health detained
He is suspected of embezzling budget funds. Investigative actions are currently being carried out. - Information and Social Development minister congratulates Kazakhstanis on Eid Al Adha
Information and Social Development minister congratulates Kazakhstanis on Eid Al Adha
On her Facebook account the Minister of Information and Social Development wished Kazakhstanis peaceful sky above their heads, health and well-being. - Kazakhstan confirms 59,517 recoveries
Kazakhstan confirms 59,517 recoveries
In total, 59,517 recoveries have been registered in Kazakhstan. - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s congratulation on Eid al-Adha
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s congratulation on Eid al-Adha
This holiday has a special place in the life of the world’s Muslim community. It is an integral part of the spiritual culture of our people, strengthening the inextricable relationship of Islam with our traditions and customs. - None of COVID-19 patients in Kazakhstan got reinfected
None of COVID-19 patients in Kazakhstan got reinfected
However, according to him, there are patients whose COVID-19 tests were positive after recovery, which is due to remnants of the virus. - Kazakh Health Minister signs order on mandatory mask-wearing
Kazakh Health Minister signs order on mandatory mask-wearing
According to him, foreign countries including 43 U.S. states, Poland, and Australia have the same measures in place.