Coronavirus latest: Kazakhstan confirms 899 fresh COVID-19 cases
112 cases were recorded in Nur-Sultan, 237 in Almaty, 9 in Shymkent, 55 in Akmola region, 39 in Aktobe region, 76 in Almaty region, 41 in Atyrau region, 34 in East Kazakhstan, 9 in Zhambyl region, 71 in West Kazakhstan, 71 in Karaganda region, 49 in Kostanay region, 4 in Kyzylorda region, 52 in Pavlodar region, 38 in North Kazakhstan, 5 in Turkestan region, bringing the country’s caseload to 221,669.
65 new COVID-19-like pneumonia cases, 2 deaths recorded in Kazakhstan
On March 10 this year Kazakhstan recorded 65 new COVID-19-like pneumonia cases, 2 people died, while 176 recovered, coronavirus2020.kz reads.
Since August 1 Kazakhstan recorded 49,694 cases, 652 deaths and 44,534 recoveries.
231 patients with severe COVID-19 treated in Kazakhstan
As of March 12, 2021, 18,558 people are under treatment for the coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports citing the Telegram channel of the Health Ministry of Kazakhstan.
Out of the 18,558 COVID-19 patients, 4,713 are being treated as in-patients and 13,845 as out-patients.
Nationwide, the number of COVID-19 patients in severe condition is 231 and the patients in critical condition number 47. Those with COVID-19 connected to ventilators stand at 45.
Kazakh capital bans mass events under red zone rules
Mass events are banned in the city of Nur-Sultan which is now in the «red zone» for coronavirus.
According to Sarkhat Beisenova, Chief Medical Office of the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan, there has been the growth in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past week in the city, with daily cases ranging between 70 and 143.
The city has reported a 9.9% growth in weekly COVID-19 cases. The COVID-19 incidence rate is said to stand at 59.2 per 100,000 people, and the R number at 1.055, forcing the city to move into the «red zone» for coronavirus on March 10, 2021.
In her words, the failure to observe the quarantine measures, including avoiding mass gatherings, wearing masks, self-isolation by infected and contacts, especially during the holidays, is responsible for such an increase in COVID-19 cases.
The capital’s chief medical officer added that due to the rise in COVID-19 cases mass events, including Nauryz celebrations and visits to the facilities, that are not allowed to run, are banned. She reminded that the temporary restrictions must not be violated.
Kazakh capital reports surge in COVID-19 transmission among contacts
Kazakh capital eyes a surge in COVID-19 transmission among contacts, chief state sanitary doctor of Nur-Sultan Sarkhat Beissenova told an online meeting.
Over the last 24 hours 112 new coronavirus cases were detected, 100 hotbeds of diseases, including 68 household and 42 work sites were recorded in Nur-Sultan . Since the beginning of the year 7,603 people contracted the novel infection, including 1,029 in March. As of today 2,500 people are being monitored as there is a slight surge in COVID-19 transmission in contacts. 1,234 coronavirus cases among schoolchildren were detected since the beginning of the year. Out of which 295 studied offline.
She also added that there are 24 PCR laboratories in the city able to carry out 12,000 PCR tests a day. 3,500-6,000 tests are being conducted daily now.
As earlier reported, the city entered the ‘red zone’ as the number of coronavirus cases keeps on growing.
Almaty to shut down shopping malls this weekend to curb spread of COVID-19
Trade and entertainment centers and shopping malls are set to halt their operation this weekend in Almaty city.
Under the new order of Chief Medical Officer of Almaty city Zhandarbek Bekshin of March 10, 2021, sports complexes, sports and recreation centers, fitness centers, trade and entertainment centers, shopping malls, and trade chains are not allowed to operate at the weekends.
Operation of outdoor markets, both food and non-food ones, is banned only on Sundays. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are to run from 6:00am to 2:00am.
Due to the worsening epidemiological situation in the city and to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 public transport, including the metro, will be halted this weekend, March 13-14, 2021. Their operation is to be resumed on next Monday, March 15, from 6.00am as usual.
Source: Kazinform News Agency
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Government Apparatus takes part in Astana city-wide clean-up day
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The Government and employees of the Government Apparatus of Kazakhstan took part in the city clean-up day, which took place within the framework of the republican ecological action ‘Taza Kazakhstan’ initiated by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, primeminister.kz reports.
Employees of the Government Apparatus headed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov planted about 150 saplings, including oak, birch, spruce, larch and others on the territory of EXPO.
Over 4.6 thousand tonnes of rubbish were removed during the 3 weeks of the environmental action. Over 50 thousand trees were planted in Astana. In total, about 1.1 million green plants are planned to be planted in the capital this year.
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700 pheasants released into Astana’s green belt territory
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LLP Astana Ormany released 700 pheasants into the territory of ‘green belt’ of Astana, Kazinform News Agency learned from the local mayor's office.
The ‘green belt’ around the Kazakh capital became a home for various animals and bords, like hares, foxes, wolf cubs, partridges, hazelhens, and pheasants.
In 2024, we plan to release 1,800 pheasants into the wild. 700 birds have already been released, another 150 will be released in June, and 950 more - in September," local ecology official Azamat Zhanatayev says.
The birds are constantly monitored by the foresters of LLP Astana Ormany and are additionally fed in winter period.
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Over 1,000 measles cases recorded in Astana since beginning of year
In three months of this year, the Kazakh capital recorded 1,063 measles cases, including 734 in children under 14, chief medical officer of Astana Sarkhat Beissenova said, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to Beissenova, 84% of those infected are unvaccinated, of whom 58% did not undergo vaccination and 36.5% have the immunization status unknown.
She went on to add that a total of 114,464 people or 94.6% of the eligible population have been vaccinated as part of additional mass immunization and catch-up immunization since November last year.
The anti-epidemic measures taken led to measles cases reducing by 1.4 times in March compared to January, when the peak of measles cases was recorded, and by 1.5 times among children aged 1-4, she said.
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Photo Exhibition "Unexplored Kazakhstan" Opened in the Bulgarian City of Plovdiv
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At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Plovdiv, the official opening of the thematic photo exhibition "Unexplored Kazakhstan" dedicated to the nature and tourism potential of our country took place on the Central Square of the city. The event was attended by the leadership of the city and the region, representatives of the local intelligentsia, the Kazakh diaspora, the Bulgarian public and the media, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
In his welcoming speech, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Bulgaria Viktor Temirbayev stressed that Kazakhstan is a country with an extremely rich history and culture, located in the heart of Eurasia, at the crossroads of the world's oldest civilizations, at the intersection of transport arteries, economic and social, cultural and ideological ties between East and West, South and North, between Europe and Asia. The Kazakh diplomat noted that all this served as a powerful foundation in the formation of modern Kazakhstan as a strong, independent and dynamically developing state.
In his welcoming speech, Deputy Mayor of Plovdiv Plamen Panov highlighted the achievements in the development of Kazakhstan, noted the high level of bilateral relations. In addition, the Deputy Mayor spoke highly about the fascinating nature of Kazakhstan.
In turn, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan Plamen Panchev stressed that the vector of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the regions of Kazakhstan and Bulgaria will continue to develop for the benefit of our people.
The guests of the event were able to enjoy photographs of unique nature, landscapes of picturesque landscapes, flora and fauna of Kazakhstan.
This photo exhibition will be open to residents and visitors of the city until April 30, 2024.
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, which is more than 8000 years old, leading its chronicle from prehistoric times to the present day, and is the most dynamically developing center of Southern Bulgaria.
The Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Plovdiv has been open since December 15, 2023.
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Over 300 babies born in flood-stricken areas in Kazakhstan
325 babies were born in the regions of Kazakhstan that declared recently a local state of emergency due to flooding. 387 pregnant women are under the doctor’s care, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Most babies were born in Kostanay, Aktobe and West Kazakhstan regions since the beginning of the floods, Aigerim Urazaliyeva, the Kazakh Healthcare Ministry’s official spokesperson, said.
5,035 children from flood-hit regions are staying at temporary shelters of which 62 were taken to hospitals.
She noted over 1,000 people sought psychological assistance.
7,617 flood victims have chronic diseases. All of them are monitored by health workers, she added.
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