Almaty's caretaking regulations have been updated, as confirmed by Bekshin's latest ruling.
Almaty, Kazakhstan - A new decree has been issued by Zhandarbek Bekshin, the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Almaty, effective from February 1, 2021. The decree outlines changes to the city's COVID-19 response measures.
Under the new decree, industrial and construction facilities can operate, but with strict adherence to social distancing, mask regime, and enhanced sanitary-decontamination measures. Work transport for employees is recommended. Shopping centers and trade houses will be restricted from 10:00 to 23:00, with a ban on Sundays.
Tourism companies, business centers (including insurance companies, legal services, accounting and consulting services, real estate agencies, advertising agencies, bailiffs, currency exchange offices, pawnshops, etc.), medical facilities, pharmacies, museums, libraries, flower shops, and photo studios will be allowed to operate.
Mass events, such as sports, exhibitions, conferences, and family celebrations (weddings, banquets, funerals), are prohibited. Entertainment facilities like banquet halls, billiard clubs, computer clubs, nightclubs, gaming clubs, karaoke, bowling, indoor children's playgrounds and attractions, trampolines, betting shops are closed. Seasonal children's health camps are also closed. Kindergartens, except for emergency groups with no more than 15 children, are closed as well.
Patients with mild and moderate forms of coronavirus infection, and asymptomatic patients without home quarantine conditions, must be hospitalized in Almaty. The previous decree issued by Zhandarbek Bekshin will be repealed.
It's important to note that the specific details of this decree could not be summarized with absolute certainty based on the current data. For accurate information, checking official Kazakhstan government or Almaty city health department archives or announcements from that exact date would be necessary.
This new decree replaces the previous one, marking a significant shift in Almaty's approach to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, it is crucial to follow the latest guidance from health authorities to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- The new decree in Almaty encourages fitness and exercise by permitting industrial facilities to operate, providing work transport is used.
- In light of mental-health concerns, patients with mild and moderate forms of COVID-19, as well as asymptomatic patients, will be hospitalized in Almaty according to this decree.
- This new policy-and-legislation mandates health-and-wellness precautions in shopping centers and trade houses, limiting their operation hours from 10:00 to 23:00, with a ban on Sundays.
- The medical-conditions sector is not unaffected by the changes, with tourist companies, business centers, and medical facilities being allowed to operate under the new decree.
- Following the implementation of this decree, entertainment and recreation facilities like nightclubs, karaoke bars, and indoor children's playgrounds will remain closed as a means of promoting general-news awareness regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
