PM Askar Mamin on coronavirus situation in country

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – The epidemiological situation is stable in the country, Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin said, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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«In general, the epidemiological situation is stable in the country. Occupancy of infectious diseases and ICU beds stands at 17%. The number of hospital admissions due to severe cases of COVID-19 has dropped significantly,» said Mamin at a government session.

He went on to not that most of the areas of the country are in the «green zone», while two areas, including Nur-Sultan city and North Kazakhstan region, are in the «yellow zone».

«Despite this, given rising global COVID-19 cases it is important to continue observing the sanitary and epidemiological requirements. Mask wearing inside premises and public transport, observation of social distancing in crowded places are a must,» concluded Mamin.