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Kazakhstan turns to high-value added manufacturing with building polyethylene plant it Atyrau regionCOVID Digest: Kazakhstan to kick off COVID-19 vaccination Feb 1
In accordance with the agreements reached the Karaganda pharmaceuticals complex delivered the first batch of Sputnik V vaccine to Kazakhstan. In February it will supply 112,000 doses of the vaccine, 150,000 in March, 600,000 doses monthly since April to June. Starting from April people will get the domestic vaccine QazCovid-in. Its production will start from 75,000 doses increasing monthly up to 500,000 doses. Medical workers, police, military are the first to get vaccinated.
It is noteworthy, vaccination will help curb further spread of coronavirus and the only alternative to imposing lockdown.
Volunteers vaccinated with QazCovid-in feel good
The emergency operations centre debated the epidemiological situation in Zhambyl region. The meeting was chaired by Governor Berdibek Saparbayev.
As of January 30 the region detected 5,543 coronavirus cases and 946 COVID-19-like pneumonia cases. In the past week there were recorded 152 new cases. The situation becomes tense in Taraz, Shu, Zhambyl, Baizak districts. Since the outbreak 63 people died. Due to worsening of the situation the region may roll out up to 2,000 coronavirus beds, including 200 intensive care beds. All the medical facilities are provided with drugs and medical products worth KZT 7 bln.
As stated there all the volunteers vaccinated with domestic vaccine against COVID-19 feel all. As earlier reported, the mass vaccination will start in Kazakhstan in February. Two vaccines will be proposed to population, namely, Russia’s Sputnik V and Kazakhstani QazCovid-in.
38 coronavirus patients are on life support
27,794 people are being treated for coronavirus in Kazakhstan as of January 31, 2021, the Telegram Channel of the interdepartmental commission for prevention of virus spread reads.
6,393 are staying at hospitals, 254 of them are in critical condition, 54 in extremely critical condition and 38 are on life support.
COVID-19-like pneumonia: 71 new cases, 3 victims
71 new COVID-19-like pneumonia cases were detected in Kazakhstan, 138 recovered while 3 people died as of January 29.
Starting from August 1 last year Kazakhstan recorded 47,858 cases, 35,743 recoveries, the death toll rose to 569.
Kazakhstan’s coronavirus tally exceeds 186,711
Over the past 24 hours Kazakhstan detected 1,342 new coronavirus cases, coronavirus2020.kz reads.
112 fresh cases were recorded in Nur-Sultan, 115 in Almaty, 15 in Shymkent, 201 in Akmola region, 18 in Aktobe region, 70 in Almaty region, 47 in Atyrau region, 79 in East Kazakhstan, 24 in Zhambyl region, 98 in West Kazakhstan, 82 in Karaganda region, 102 in Kostanay region, 6 in Kyzylorda region, 13 in Mangistau region, 252 in Pavlodar region, 96 in North Kazakhstan, 12 in Turkestan region raising the country’s coronavirus tally to 186,711.
265 people in critical condition
As of January 30 this year 27,403 people are being treated for coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan, the Telegram Channel of the interdepartmental commission for prevention of coronavirus spread reads.
6,430 of them are staying at hospitals, 265 are in critical condition, 61 in extremely critical condition, while 43 are on life support.
Baikonur to extend quarantine until Feb 15
Baikonur city extended quarantine for two weeks more until February 15 to curb spread of coronavirus infection.
For the past two weeks the number of coronavirus cases grew there by 24 people from 1,162 to 1,186. As of today there 9 staying at hospital, no victims were reported. Since the pandemic 70 died in Baikonur from COVID-19.
E Kazakhstan prolongs restriction measures
East Kazakhstan prolonged restriction measures from January 30 until February 14, 2021, the regional sanitary and epidemiological control department reports.
Notably, three more sanitary posts to control entry/exit on the border with Almaty region were established. Cinema halls and theaters are allowed to work at 20% of seating capacity. Schools that fail to meet sanitary requirements will switch to distance teaching.
Almaty moves to ‘green zone’
As of January 31 this year the city of Almaty moved to the ‘green zone’ in terms of the spread of coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan, the Telegram Channel of the interdepartmental commission for prevention of virus spread reads.
Akmola, West Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions remain in the ‘red zone’. Nur-Sultan city, Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, Karaganda regions are in the ‘yellow zone’ while the rest of the regions are in the ‘red zone’.
3 arrived from abroad tested positive for COVID-19
15 international flights arrived in Kazakhstan on January 30 from Germany, the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Belarus and Uzbekistan, the Telegram Channel of the interdepartmental commission for prevention of virus spread reads.
1,612 out of 2,059 had COVID-19 tests. The rest were taken upon arrival to the quarantine hospital to undergo PCR tests for coronavirus.
3 air passengers arrived in Kazakhstan on January 29 were tested positive for COVID-19.
Source: Kazinform News Agency
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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.
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