COVID Digest: EClinicalMedicine published by The Lancet releases results of Kazakhstan's QazVac clinical trials
Minister Aimagambetov took to Facebook to share the news that EClinicalMedicine magazine published by The Lancet had published the e-version of the article on the results of the 1st and 2nd phases of clinical trials of QazVac vaccine developed by Kazakhstan.
Askhat Aimagambetov went on to congratulate QazVac developers - the Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems - on the publication.
The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal. One of the world's oldest and best-known general medical journals was founded in 1823.
New cases in Kazakhstan surpass 7,000 mark again
In the past 24 hours, Kazakhstan has recorded 7,510 fresh cases of the coronavirus infection, coronavirus2020.kz reports.
Almaty city registered 1,519 new cases of the coronavirus infection. Ranked second is Karaganda region with 1,084 fresh daily infections. The Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan, slid to the third place with 998 new COVID-19 cases.
Shymkent city, Atyrau and Aktobe regions logged 565, 467 and 434 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the past day, respectively.
350 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Almaty region, 323 - in Pavlodar region, 279 - in Akmola region, 278 - in Kostanay region, 220 - in Kyzylorda region, 209 - Mangistau region, 192 - in East Kazakhstan region, 165 - in North Kazakhstan region, 153 - West Kazakhstan region, 149 - in Zhambyl region and 125 - in Turkestan region.
In total, 679,832 cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded across Kazakhstan since the start of the pandemic.
15 regions of Kazakhstan in 'red zone'
15 regions of Kazakhstan are in the 'red zone', the highest in a three-tier system used in Kazakhstan in terms of spread of the coronavirus infection.
As of August 14, Nur-Sultan, Almaty and Shymkent cities as well as Akmola, Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Mangistau, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions are in the 'red' zone, the highest in the three-tier system used in Kazakhstan in terms of spread of the coronavirus infection. East Kazakhstan region also moved from the 'yellow zone' to the 'red zone'.
Turkestan region is the only area in the 'yellow zone', the second highest in the three-tier system used in the country.
There are no regions in the 'green zone'.
Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan logged 7,510 new cases of the coronavirus infection, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kazakhstan to 679,832 since the start of the pandemic. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic 560,373 people made full recoveries from the novel coronavirus across the country.
Kazakhstan reports over 400 new cases of COVID-like pneumonia
Kazakhstan has recorded 408 new cases of the coronavirus-like pneumonia in the past 24 hours, coronavirus2020.kz reports.
218 people fully recovered from the COVID-19 like pneumonia in Kazakhstan in the past day. In addition, 21 deaths related to the COVID-like pneumonia were added in Kazakhstan in the past 24 hours.
Since March 13, 2020, Kazakhstan has detected 65,306 cases of the coronavirus-like pneumonia. Of these, 56,741 patients made full recoveries. The disease claimed lives of 4,016 people across the country.
Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan recorded 7,510 new cases of the coronavirus infection, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 679,832 since the start of the pandemic. Nationwide, since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic 560,373 people made full recoveries from the novel coronavirus.
Over 6 mln Kazakhstanis get 1st jab of COVID vaccine
The Interdepartmental commission for non-spread of the coronavirus infection has released the updated vaccination figures.
According to a statement released by the Commission via its official Telegram channel, as of August 14 6,044,062 Kazakhstanis have been vaccinated with the first component of anti-COVID vaccine. The second component has been administered to 4,688,157 people.
Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan added 7,510 new cases of the coronavirus infection, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country to 679,832 since the start of the pandemic. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic 560,373 people recovered from the novel coronavirus countrywide.
Vero Cell vaccine will be available to Almaty residents in mid-August
Vero Cell vaccine will be available to Almaty residents in mid-August, reports the city public health department.
The Vero Cell vaccine produced by Sinopharm pharmaceutical complex has been delivered to Kazakhstan. The vaccine was delivered from Beijing to Almaty. The vaccine was delivered to SK-Pharmacia warehouse. The vaccine has not yet arrived at the warehouse of the Almaty Public Health Department. As soon as the vaccine reaches the polyclinics, the population will be informed. It is expected to come for vaccination in mid-August," said the department.
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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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Kazakh nationals urged to leave Ukraine's Odessa and Kharkiv regions
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The Kazakh Embassy in Ukraine has recommended nationals of Kazakhstan to consider departing the Odessa and Kharkiv regions in a statement published on the embassy’s official website, Kazinform News Agency reports.
In view of rising tensions and unstable security situation in the Odessa and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine recommends the nationals of Kazakhstan to consider deaprting these regions," the statement reads.
The Embassy notes that to travel from Ukraine to Kazakhstan, the nationals of Kazakhstan can use two land routes - through Poland or Moldova, and then travel by commercial flights.
In case of departure through Poland, they will need a Schengen visa, while visa is not required to enter Moldova.
At the same time, the Embassy calls on all citizens not to ignore the air raid alerts and immediately seek shelter," the Embassy says on its Telegram channel.
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