COVID Digest: Kazakhstanis arriving without PCR certificates and vaccination passports to be quarantined
Arriving citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and persons holding a residence permit in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (with the exception of the persons specified in paragraph 2 of this Appendix), in the absence of a certificate and document confirming receipt of vaccination against COVID-19 in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are subject to isolation in a quarantine hospital up to 3 days for laboratory examination for COVID-19 using the PCR method. Material for laboratory examination for COVID-19 is taken by a primary health care specialist," the resolution says.
Recall that the chief sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Kiyasov, signed a new decree.
Restrictions introduced for workers unvaccinated from CVI in Kazakhstan
Restrictions are being introduced in Kazakhstan for workers who have not received the Covid-19 vaccine. This is stated in the new resolution of the chief sanitary doctor.
The document says that restrictions are imposed on admission for full-time workers who have not received vaccination against COVID-19 (with the exception of persons who have permanent medical contraindications and have had COVID-19 within the last 3 months) of the following organizations / facilities:
- facilities for provision of services to the population (public service centers (PSCs), offices of Kazpost JSC, second-tier banks, financial market facilities, insurance companies, real estate agencies, advertising agencies, exchange offices, pawnshops, beauty salons, hairdressers, dry cleaners, laundries, fitness, sports complexes, sports and recreation centers, spas and massage salons / centers / offices, baths, saunas, swimming pools, beaches, printing services, sewing ateliers, photo salons, shoe workshops, flower shops, shoes and clothes repair rooms, office equipment repairing, facilities for provision of notary, accountant and consulting services, manicure and pedicure, cosmetology services, other facilities);
- objects of wholesale and retail trade (storage) of products and consumer goods, including markets, trading houses, retail chains, shopping and entertainment centers, shops, minimarkets, supermarkets, hypermarkets;
- objects of culture and leisure (museums, museum-reserves, libraries, concert organizations, philharmonic societies, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, clubs, galleries, exhibitions, circuses and other cultural and leisure organizations);
- objects in the field of providing services for the population's accommodation (hotels, hostels, motels, campings and others);
- organizations engaged in passenger transportation, airports, railway, road and water stations, river and sea ports, bus stations / auto crossings, passenger service points;
- educational and training organizations, including educational developmental and correctional centers (for adults and children), educational and industrial complexes and other out-of-school organizations;
- objects of sanatorium and resort and recreational purposes (sanatoriums, houses / recreation centers / recreation areas, dispensaries, children's health camps (school, out-of-town), tourist centers and others);
- public catering facilities, including those located in organized groups, as well as those delivering food, street foods; medical and social facilities of all types (nursing homes, disabled people, children's homes, and others);
- healthcare organizations, including laboratories;
- pharmacy organizations;
- objects of life support and communal services (organization of water supply, heat supply, power supply, cleaning of territories and disposal of waste, disinfection of premises and territories, emergency rescue services, KSK and OSI, and others);
- organizations providing excursion services;
- leisure facilities, entertainment gaming facilities (computer clubs, billiard rooms, bowling alleys, entertainment centers / parks, attractions, water parks, karaoke, lottery clubs and other points / points for the sale of lottery tickets and others);
- communication and telecommunication facilities.
Earlier, the chief sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Kiyasov, signed a new decree.
Terms for vaccination of workers established in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the terms of vaccination against CVI have been set for workers of most facilities and organizations.
By August 10, 2021, organize preventive vaccinations with the first component, and by September 1, 2021, with the second component of the COVID-19 vaccine for workers (with the exception of those who have permanent medical contraindications and have had COVID-19 disease within the last 3 -x months) ", the new resolution says.
The document also announced a list of facilities and organizations where workers unvaccinated from Covid-19 will not be allowed, with the exception of those who have permanent medical contraindications and have had COVID-19 over the past 3 months.
Recall that the chief sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Kiyasov, signed a new decree.
Over 4.7mln people receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine jab in Kazakhstan
4,705,675 people have so far received one jab of COVID-19 vaccines in Kazakhstan, the Health Ministry said.
According to the ministry, as of July 15, the number of people received at least one jab of the vaccines against COVID-19 stands at 4,705,675 and both jabs – 2,597,505 in the country.
Almaty city leads the nation in the number of COVID-19 vaccinations with 635,067 of its citizens so far inoculated. Mangistau region has reported the least number of people given the vaccines - 84,984.
Kazakhstan registers Russia’s Sputnik Light vaccine
Kazakhstan has registered the Russian Sputnik Light single-component vaccine against the coronavirus infection on July 12.
The Medical and Pharmaceutical Control Committee of the Healthcare Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued an 8-month temporary approval for the single-component coronavirus vaccine.
Sputnik Light vaccine is the first component of the Sputnik V vaccine. Sputnik Light vaccine has an efficiency of 79.4%.
No adverse events or side effects have been registered after the inoculation with the Sputnik Light vaccine.
This is the fifth anti-COVID vaccine approved by Kazakhstan. Earlier the country has already approved for use homegrown QazVac vaccine as well as Sputnik V, HayatVax and CoronaVac vaccines.
47 die of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan in past day
47 people have died of the coronavirus infection in the country, the Health Ministry of Kazakhstan said.
Of the 47 daily COVID-19 fatalities, Nur-Sultan city have been reported 11, Karaganda region - 10, Shymkent city - seven, West Kazakhstan region - five, Atyrau, Kyzylorda regions – five each, Almaty city and East Kazakhstan region – two each, and Mangistau, Pavlodar regions – one each.
Earlier it was reported that 10 people tested negative for COVID-19 have died of pneumonia in the country over the past day, including three in Nur-Sultan as well as Shymkent city, two in Atyrau region, and one in Zhambyl region as well as Kyzylorda region.
Source: Kazinform / Kazpravda.kz
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12 flights delayed in Astana due to bad weather
Astana International Airport announced the delay of several flights due to monster wind pounding the Kazakh capital, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Earlier this morning, 6 out of 80 departing flights and 6 out of 82 arriving flights have been delayed.
The following outbound flights have been delayed:
- FZ1304 Astana - Dubai
- TK357 Astana - Istanbul
- IQ353 Astana - Atyrau
- IQ437 Astana - Petropavlovsk
- KC7365 Astana - Oral
- DV479 Astana - Sanya
Four flights have been delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions in Astana.
The following inbound flights have been delayed:
- KC621 Almaty - Astana
- KC7316 Kyzylorda - Astana
- DV742 Aktau - Astana
- IQ354 Almaty - Astana
- KC7366 Oral - Astana
- IQ353 Almaty - Astana
One can find details about the status of flights and possible changes in the schedule on the official website of the Astana International Airport www.nn-airport.kz or contact a 24-hour call-center 8 (7172) 702-999.
Flight operations at the Astana International Airport have been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and snowstorms since November 6.
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Over 40 kulans transported to Ile-Balkhash Reserve to restore species' population
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The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in cooperation with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully completed the next stage of the kulan reintroduction as part of the Turan tiger habitat restoration initiative. This month, more than 40 kulans were transported from Altyn Emel National Park to the Ile-Balkhash Reserve. In 2022, as part of this initiative, the first 60 kulans were relocated and successfully adapted to their new environment, Kazinform News Agency cites the UNDP Kazakhstan press service.
The kulan disappeared from Kazakhstan in the 1930s. To restore the population of this species, a long-term reintroduction project was implemented in several stages. Between 1953 and 1961, 14 kulans were transported to Barsa-Kelmes Island from the Badkhyz Nature Reserve in Turkmenistan. When their population on the island reached 200, the next stage-moving them to the mainland-began. This is how the kulans ended up in Altyn Emel National Park, where the restored population has become one of the most successful cases in the world regarding the reintroduction of wild odd-toed ungulates and currently represents the largest free-ranging population of kulans.
Today, in South Balkhash, the initiative to reintroduce the Turan tiger is being implemented within the territory of the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve. In this context, extensive efforts are being made to create its food base, including the kulan reintroduction. The project is being implemented by UNDP and the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. As part of the project, in 2022, 60 kulans were transported.
The reintroduction of kulans from Altyn Emel State National Park to the Ile-Balkhash and Altyn Dala reserves is another step in the efforts of the Committee for the Conservation and Restoration of Biodiversity. The clear implementation of all scheduled action plans for the reintroduction of rare animal species, along with the support of our partners-UNDP and the Kazakhstan Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity-creates a robust basis for future environmental initiatives and the country’s achievements in restoring the ecosystem and returning lost biodiversity," noted Daniyar Turgambayev, Chairman of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Reintroduction is not only a process of transportation but also involves diligent post-relocation care and monitoring of the animals. The Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve aims to provide care and feeding for the transported kulans for the next six months before they are released into the wild. In addition, as part of this initiative, three kulans were tagged with telemetry to further study their behavior in the wild.
We are proud that Kazakhstan is becoming an example of successful reintroduction of species on the brink of extinction. It requires joint efforts and accountability from all participants in the process, and we are pleased to cooperate with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan to achieve our common goal-restoration and conservation of the country's unique biological diversity," said Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan.
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By Government decision, Khoja Ahmed Yassawi's mausoleum been placed under state protection
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Museum-reserve "Aziret Sultan" from now on will be under state protection. The corresponding decree was signed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, primeminister.kz reports.
The famous historical monument mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yassaui is the first Kazakhstani site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and belongs to the unique monuments of medieval architecture.
Taking into account its significance and historical and cultural value, as well as in order to ensure its safety, the Government adopted a resolution to include the museum-reserve ‘Әziret Sultan’ in the list of objects subject to state protection.
According to the document, the security of the object will be ensured by the relevant departments of the internal affairs bodies.
As is known, the mausoleum was erected on the burial place of the Turkic poet and founder of the Sufi order of Yassawiya Khodja Ahmed Yassawi in the city of Turkestan.
The mausoleum consists of eight rooms, which are arranged around the central, largest in the complex hall Kazandyk.
In the period from 1385 to 1405, a complex of structures was built around the mausoleum and now the museum-reserve includes a mosque, palace halls big and small aksarai, a library (kitabkhana) and an economic complex, which includes a well house (kudukkhana), kitchen (askhana), living quarters (hujra) and others.
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Acute respiratory viral infections on the rise in Kazakh capital
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7,100 ARVI cases were recorded in the Kazakh capital over the past week that is 19.5% or 1.2 times more compared the same period of the previous year, deputy head of the Astana sanitary and epidemiological control department Zhanna Praliyeva told a briefing, Kazinform News Agency reports.
She said the results of the 37th week of laboratory research claimed that no flu or COVID-19 cases were detected in patients. It revealed non-influenza respiratory viruses, such as parainfluenza virus type 4 and mixed infection. 173 pregnant women, 3,709 children under 14 years old, and 255 babies under 12 months old were diagnosed with acute respiratory viral infection.
Flu vaccination of high-risk groups, including health workers, children, and elderly people began on September 18. The vaccination campaign is rolled out at 44 healthcare facilities. It takes 14 days after vaccination before an immune response develops and remains for around a year.
Zhanna Praliyeva urged all to wash their hands, cover their cough, minimize close contact with people who may have influenza, wear masks in public places, and avoid crowded places.
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Astana hosts closing ceremony of 5th World Nomad Games
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The closing ceremony of the 5th World Nomad Games featuring a musical performance and words of congratulations from World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan and Kazakh Sport and Tourism Minister Yerbol Myrzabossynov took place in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan shared that during the five days of the Games he had seen the performances of around 2,500 athletes from 89 countries. The World Nomad Games presented the history and worldview of nomads, a mixture of fascinating sport and entertaining show.
This historic organization demonstrates the world that Kazakhstan has big ambitions to institutionalize traditional sports around the world. Attracting attention on all levels, these historic games show our rich cultural heritage, as was witnessed by the opening ceremony, choice of places, sports facilities and cultural events in great detail. The World Nomad Games, held under FIPS rules, once again proved that our traditional sports are not simply competitions, he said.
Bilal Erdoğan highlighted that the Games are the means for establishing friendship, solidarity and brotherhood. Athletes brought together by the Games remind of the importance of collaboration and sharing a common culture.
For myself, the irreplaceable support of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in holding the Games became one of the key factors of such success. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the President and the entire team, that devoted itself to the holding of the Nomad Games. Each contributed to this sports festival as well as to the history, said Bilal Erdoğan.
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Kazakhstan tops medal standings at end of 5th World Nomad Games
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Team Kazakhstan added 25 more medals at the 5th World Nomad Games to bring their total medal count to 114, including 44 gold, 33 silver and 37 bronze ones, before the tournament wraps up, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Team Kazakhstan was represented by a total of 216 athletes in 21 sports at the 5th World Nomad Games.
On Day Six of the Games, Team Kazakhstan won 25 medals, including 11 gold, nine silver and nine bronze medals.
Today, Bakyt Tolay brought Team Kazakhstan a gold medal in the Zheti kut stage in the Tenge ilu event.
Kazakhstan’s eagle hunter Serikbek Kuntugan claimed gold in the Kusbegilik final.
Team Kazakhstan won two gold and two bronze medals in the Mangala (Turkish traditional intellectual game) event, with Kundyz Yessipkep claiming the women’s gold and Aigerim Kuanyshbekova - bronze. Bigali Zkiryayev claimed a gold medal in the men’s Mangala event and Azamat Kaidarov - a bronze medal.
Kazakhstan ended up with a silver medal in the Ordo event (Kyrgyz national game). Coming in first was Team Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan was placed third.
Kazakhstan swept the podium in the Kunan baige at the Games, with Amir Serik winning gold, Ansar Arysstanbek hauling silver and Dilnur Nurmukash settling for bronze.
Ansar Arysstanbek brought Team Kazakhstan a gold medal in the Alaman baige event. Coming in second was Khamza Amanfeldy of Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan’s Nurel Elessov was placed third.
Kazakhstan’s Serzhan Baktybay won gold in the Top Baige event. Arnat Muratkhan and Zhanbolat Marden of Kazahstan claimed second and third places, respectively.
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