Coronavirus latest: Over 6 million Kazakhstanis received 1st jab of anti-COVID-19 vaccine so far
According to the Ministry, the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 with the first jab stands at 6,092,882 in the country. Kazakhstanis received both jabs number 4,717,883.
16 areas of Kazakhstan remain in ‘red zone’ for COVID-19
As of August 16, almost all areas of the country are in the 'red zone' on the COVID-19 spread map, Kazinform cites the Telegram channel of the Interdepartmental Commission on prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent cities, Almaty, Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, Zhambyl, East Kazakhstan, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Mangistau, Pavlodar, and North Kazakhstan regions are placed in the 'red zone' on the coronavirus spread map.
Turkestan region is in the 'green zone' for COVID-19.
The country remains in the 'red zone' in terms of the spread of the coronavirus infection.
Notably, the country has logged 7,217 cases of the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours. 5,421 more Kazakhstanis have beaten the virus.
Over 1,900 severe COVID-19 patients treated in Kazakhstan
The number of people treated for COVID-19 in Kazakhstan stands at 119,547, the Telegram channel of the Health Ministry reports.
Out of the total COVID-19 patients under treatment, 31,910 are treated as in-patients and 87,637 as out-patients.
1,937 COVID-19 patients are in severe condition, 507 in critical condition, and 228 on artificial lung ventilation.
Notably, the country has logged 7,217 cases of the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours. 5,421 more Kazakhstanis have beaten the virus.
25 die of COVID-19-like pneumonia in Kazakhstan in past day
98 daily cases of pneumonia flagged as pneumonia with COVID-19-related signs have been reported in Kazakhstan.
Countrywide, 25 COVID-19-like pneumonia fatalities and 31 recoveries have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Kazakhstan has so far reported 65,765 COVID-19-like pneumonia cases. The death toll stands at 4,073. The number of COVID-19-like pneumonia recovered cases has totaled 56,935 in the country
Notably, the country has logged 7,217 cases of the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours. 5,421 more Kazakhstanis have beaten the virus.
Kazakhstan adds 7,217 new daily COVID-19 case
Kazakhstan has added 7,217 cases of the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours.
Almaty city and Karaganda region are the only areas to report the four-digit numbers of fresh daily COVID-19 cases – 1,503 and 1,003, respectively. The third highest number of daily infections has been reported in Nur-Sultan city – 943.
560 and 523 daily infections have been seen in Shymkent city and Atyrau region, accordingly.
Almaty region has reported 370 fresh daily coronavirus cases, Aktobe region – 336, Pavlodar region – 311, Kostanay region – 289, Akmola region – 283, East Kazakhstan region – 266, Zhambyl region – 177, Kyzylorda region – 166, North Kazakhstan region – 163, Mangistau region – 143, and Turkestan region – 103.
75 more have contracted the virus in West Kazakhstan region over the past day.
The country’s total COVID-19 tally stands at 694,476.
Source: Kazinform
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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.
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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
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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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2 schools shifted to online learning amid flooding in N Kazakhstan
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All villagers of Zarechnyi were evacuated amid flood risks. Ice jams triggered flooding in Pokrovka village leaving tens of homes on Beregovaya Street underwater.
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First Kazakh Senate Speaker passes away
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Baigeldi Omirbek was born in 1939 in Dzhambul region, KazSSR.
Baigeldi Omirbek served as the deputy of the Parliament of Kazakhstan of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th convocations. He worked at the Senate for more than 16 years.
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Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China officially opens in Beijing
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