Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the decree to declare the Day of Nationwide Mourning in the Republic of Kazakhstan in memory of those who became victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Tokayev declared the 13 th of July the Day of National Mourning in memory of Kazakhstani nationals who died of the coronavirus infection during a televised address to the nation on July 8.
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic Kazakhstan has registered 53,021 cases of the coronavirus infection. 35,137 people in Kazakhstan have recovered from the COVID-19. The novel virus has claimed lives of 264 people.
By Kazinform
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has declared July 13 a day of national mourning for people who died of Covid-19.
"I offer condolences to families of those who died. This is a tragedy for all of us. I decided to declare July 13 as the national day of mourning of the citizens of Kazakhstan who became victims of the pandemic. I am convinced each of us will pay tribute to those who passed away," Tokayev declared.
Reported by Vestnik Kavkaza.
