Yerjan Babakumarov outlines guidelines for tracking organizations due to the surge of infections in Almaty
In the bustling city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, the local authorities have stepped up their efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, particularly in high-risk areas such as public places like restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Deputy Mayor Erjan Babakumarov has instructed the monitoring groups at the city's district akimats to intensify their inspections in these establishments. This move comes as a response to the rising number of cases in the city, with over 41% of infections traced back to such public places.
Recently, a meeting was held online by Almaty Mayor Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Deputy Mayor Erjan Babakumarov, the head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, and the city's chief state sanitary doctor, Zhandarbek Bekshin. The meeting was also attended by the mayors of the city's districts, the heads of the departments of public health, entrepreneurship, and investments.
During the meeting, it was reported that the highest incidence of the virus is among people aged 20-39 (35%) and 40-59 (31%). Compared to the first decade of December 2020, the number of cases has increased by 1.7 times.
As a result, the specialized court of Almaty has issued decisions to impose administrative fines and suspend the activities of 16 business facilities. A total of 1,014 protocols on administrative offenses for non-compliance with restrictive measures were drawn up.
Some of the establishments affected by these measures include LLP "Orangeeri GRUP," which operates Restobar "Orangeeri" in Medeu District, and LLP "Suddenly," which manages Cafe-Bar "Hookan Dreams" in an unspecified district. Other establishments include Cafe "Sauybay," located in an unspecified district, and Cafe "Reya," Cafe "Primera," Cafe "Agaiyn," and Cafe "Karakum," all of which are in the Nauryzbai District.
Bar "Adi" is in the Zhetysu District, while Bar "Sky" is owned by LLP "Global Food and Beverage Service" in an unspecified district. The Karaoke "Vivaldi" and Night Club "Qweer" are also located in unspecified districts. Cafe "Tastybulak" is in the Nauryzbai District, and Cafe "Shashlychnyi Dvor" is located in the Tursib District.
As of today, 20,111 cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in Almaty, with 131 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Since January 1, 2021, the average number of cases has been between 100 and 130.
For the most accurate and current information regarding updated COVID-19 prevention measures for businesses in Almaty, it would be advisable to consult official local government sources or local news outlets. The United Nations' resources for Kazakhstan, such as the COVID-19 Situation Report, can also provide general information on pandemic responses in the country. Local health authorities and business organizations might also provide detailed guidelines tailored to businesses in Almaty.
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