The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in a statement on the state television channels, spoke about the help that people will receive during the state of emergency.
"I have tasked to extend the right of the uninsured citizens to receive medical care in the OSMS system from April 1 to July 2. For this period, citizens should be fully served in medical facilities, regardless of the status of the OSMS participant," Tokayev said.
In addition, he noted that it is necessary to expand the list of categories of citizens who should be provided with free food and household sets.
"Such a package of assistance should be additionally provided to the disabled people of the first, second and third categories, the officially registered as unemployed. This measure will cover more than 800 thousand people," said the President.
Recall, the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the introduction of a state of emergency in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which implies certain restrictions for citizens.
Kazakhstan banned sports and cultural events, the work of cinema was suspended and it was decided not to hold public events.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told who can cross the border of Kazakhstan during the state of emergency.
A decision was made to introduce quarantine in Nur-Sultan and Almaty since March 19.
On March 23, at a meeting of the State Commission on the State of Emergency, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, ordered to tighten isolation measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
A decision was made to introduce additional restrictions in Nur-Sultan and Almaty since March 28.
By Zhanat Tukpiev for Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that about 3 million citizens of Kazakhstan will receive cash support from the state in the form of social payments during the emergency, Kazpravda.kz reports.
“Unfortunately, work and life in the emergency mode always lead to significant economic and social costs. Many Kazakhstanis face great difficulties, and we understand this very well. The government and akims have already begun to implement the first package of anti-crisis measures. I understand the severity of the situation. I have made a decision on further steps to support citizens and business. Second, I have tasked to expand the coverage of the population with additional social benefits in the amount of one minimum wage, which I spoke about on March 23. I believe that this money - 42 500 tenge - should be received not only by those who previously had official work and salary," the President said.
He noted that it is also necessary to help citizens who were and are self-employed or worked unofficially.
"For this, it is enough for them to formalize their status. After that, for the entire period of the state of emergency, they will begin to receive a monthly social payment from the state. In general, the measures I offered on March 23 and today will cover about 3 million of our citizens," Tokayev added.
By Ekaterina Eliseyeva for Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
