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Kazakhstan turns to high-value added manufacturing with building polyethylene plant it Atyrau regionCOVID Digest: Control is strengthened due to Delta strain at the airport and railway stations of Almaty
Deputy Akim of Almaty Yerzhan Babakumarov, together with Zhandarbek Bekshin, chief sanitary doctor of the megalopolis and the head of the city public health department Nariman Tabynbayev, checked the work of sanitary and epidemiological services on the territory of the Almaty international airport and at the city's railway stations. During the inspection, attention was focused on the observance of the algorithm for detecting and preventing cases of importation of infection into the territory of the metropolis," the report said.
1577 cases of COVID-19 and pneumonia with signs of CVI recorded in Kazakhstan on June 22-23
1577 cases of COVID-19 (CVI +) and pneumonia with signs of coronavirus infection (CVI-) were recorded in Kazakhstan on June 22-23, reports the press service of the Ministry of Health.
From March 13, 2020 to June 23, 2021, CVI +: morbidity - 413 267 (1496 over the past day), mortality - 4268 (seven on June 22); from August 1, 2020 to June 23, 2021 CVI-: incidence - 56 708 (81 on June 22), mortality - 3432 (one on June 22), " reads the report.
22 098 people continue getting treatment for CVI (20 828 CVI + and 1270 CVI-), 6588 patients are in hospitals, and 15510 patients are at the outpatient level.
408 patients are in serious condition, 95 patients are in extreme severity, 72 patients are on ventilators," reads the report.
Nur-Sultan to tighten coronavirus curbs
The coronavirus curbs are to be tightened in the Kazakh capital amid growing number of fresh cases in the city.
The Inter-departmental commission for the avoidance of spread of the coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan made a decision to tighten restrictions in Nur-Sultan city on attendance of various venues in areas facing a high risk of COVID-19 spread after daily COVID-19 cases had surged.
For instance, starting from June 27 the city will shut down the big shopping malls, food markets, restaurants, and cafes on weekends. Public transport will not run on Sunday as well.
Based on the decision of the commission, cinema theaters, bowling centers, PlayStation clubs, karaoke clubs, and night clubs will not be allowed to receives visitors.
The Kazakh capital is the only area in the country to remain in the high-risk ‘the red zone" for the past several months. Earlier this morning Nur-Sultan added 568 new cases of the coronavirus infection.
Almost 1.5 thousand people in Kazakhstan fell ill after vaccination against coronavirus
Almost 1.5 thousand people in Kazakhstan fell ill after being vaccinated against coronavirus, said Aizhan Esmagambetova, chairwoman of the committee for sanitary and epidemiological control of the Ministry of Kazakhstan.
We have recorded 1437 sick people after vaccination. I would like to note that this is a fairly low level, it is only 0.05%, while in principle the manufacturer admits the effectiveness of the vaccine is 92%, that is, eight out of 100 can get sick, "Esmagambetova said.
According to her, after vaccination with the first dose of Sputnik V, 979 people fell ill, after QazVac - eight and after Hayat - 35 people.
Almost 1.5 thousand people in Kazakhstan fell ill after vaccination against coronavirus
Almost 1.5 thousand people in Kazakhstan fell ill after being vaccinated against coronavirus, said Aizhan Esmagambetova, chairwoman of the committee for sanitary and epidemiological control of the Ministry of Kazakhstan.
We have recorded 1437 sick people after vaccination. I would like to note that this is a fairly low level, it is only 0.05%, while in principle the manufacturer admits the effectiveness of the vaccine is 92%, that is, eight out of 100 can get sick, "Esmagambetova said.
According to her, after vaccination with the first dose of Sputnik V, 979 people fell ill, after QazVac - eight and after Hayat - 35 people.
Daily mortality from coronavirus in Kazakhstan as of June 24
The daily mortality rate from coronavirus in Kazakhstan as of June 24 has become known, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan said.
Thus, 7 people died from coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan per day.
As of June 24, 22,098 people continue to receive treatment from CVI (20,828 CVI + and 1,270 CVI-), 6,588 of them are in hospitals, and 15,510 patients are at the outpatient treatment.
Among the patients with CVI + and CVI-, there are: 408 patients - in serious condition, 95 patients - in extremely critical condition, 72 patients - on a ventilator.
The incidence of pneumonia with signs of coronavirus infection
On June 22, 2021, 81 cases of pneumonia with signs of coronavirus infection and 1 death were recorded, and 44 people recovered.
In total, since August 1, the following have been registered: cases - 56 708, deaths - 973, recovered - 52 006.
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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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2 schools shifted to online learning amid flooding in N Kazakhstan
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347 pupils of two schools switched to online learning amid flooding in North Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Schools were temporarily shifted to online teaching in Zarechnyi and Pokrovka villages as the River Yessil overflowed.
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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An outstanding statesman, the first Speaker of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan (1996-1999), Baigeldi Omirbek has passed away today in Astana, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh Senate’s press service.
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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The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China has been opened in a grand ceremony at the China National Opera House in Beijing, Kazinform News Agency reports.
As part of the ceremony, an ethno-auyl (village) and the cultural events are being presented before the China National Opera House building.
Addressing the guests and participants of the event were Deputy Prime Minister - Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, head of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Li Shulei, Kazakh Sport and Tourism Minister Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister Sun Yeli.
Opening the festive gala concert was the theatrical choreographic performance ‘Yer saltanaty’ by the soloists of the Abay Opera House, artists of the Astana Ballet Theatre and the ‘Shattyq’ Dance Theatre.
People's artist of Kazakhstan Roza Rymbaeva, honored artist of Kazakhstan Mayra Mukhamedkyzy, opera singer Zarina Altynbaeva, ethno-rock group ‘Ulytau’, choir group of Abai Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, ensembles ‘Serper’ and ‘Sazgen Sazy’ and the ballet troupe ‘Astana Ballet’ will take part in the concert dedicated to the opening of the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China.
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