At a meeting of the State Commission, chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, in accordance with the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, measures were taken to stabilize the epidemiological situation in Kazakhstan.
Health Minister Alexey Tsoi reported on the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the country and the proposed measures to introduce restrictive measures in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.
Taking into account the complication of the epidemiological situation and the increase in the incidence of coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan, the State Commission decided to introduce from July 5 this year the following restrictive measures for 14 days:
By transport:
1. Maintain international air traffic without further expanding the list of countries.
2. Save air traffic between regions, railway communication (with restrictions).
3. Suspend passenger bus auto-communication between regions.
4. Limit the work of public transport by time.
On the movement of citizens:
1. Introduce a ban on entertainment, sports and other public events, as well as family and commemorative events.
2. Allow individual outdoor training.
3. Limit the movement of people along the streets, parks, squares - no more than 3 people.
4. Limit the movement of persons over 65 years of age.
Prohibit activities of:
1. Beauty salons, hairdressers, gyms, fitness centers, swimming pools, food and non-food covered markets, beaches, water parks, cultural sites, museums, exhibitions, forums, conferences and other organized public events, entertainment centers, kindergartens (except duty groups), religious facilities, etc. (entertainment centers in the malls, entertainment facilities (karaoke, billiards, computer clubs, bowling centers), cinemas, children's health camps, food courts, banquet halls).
2. Save the remote form of work for at least 80% of employees of state bodies (organizations), offices, national companies and other organizations.
3. Save the activities of medical centers by appointment.
4. Save the activities of pharmacies, grocery stores, open markets.
5. To maintain the activities of the following facilities in compliance with the enhanced sanitary and disinfection regime: public catering in the open air; construction, industrial enterprises with a continuous production cycle; construction works in the open air; agricultural work, fisheries and livestock, the provision of services to the population, including car washes, car repairs and household appliances, public service centers, second-tier banks (but with a time limit).
The Head of Government noted that, depending on the further development of the epidemiological situation in the country, these restrictive measures can be extended for 2 weeks or tightened.
The discussion of new restrictive measures was attended by the heads of central state and local executive bodies, deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the chairman of the Atameken NCE A. Myrzakhmetov, the Commissioner for protection of the rights of entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan R. Zhursunov and others.
