16 August 2024 | 17:39

Ministry of Healthcare announced preventive measures for upcoming epidemic season

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Tengrinews.kz - The Acting Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has signed a decree "On the implementation of sanitary and preventive, sanitary and epidemiological measures for influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and coronavirus infection (COVID-19) for the epidemic season 2024-2025.”

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Tengrinews.kz - The Acting Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has signed a decree "On the implementation of sanitary and preventive, sanitary and epidemiological measures for influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and coronavirus infection (COVID-19) for the epidemic season 2024-2025.”

The decree provides for the implementation of preventive and anti-epidemic measures during the epidemic season for SARS, influenza, and COVID-19, including:

  • conducting influenza vaccination starting from September 1, 2024;
  • in medical institutions: ensuring the operation of filters at entrances, using masks, and providing hand sanitizers;
  • prioritizing home visits for pregnant women and children under 1 year old showing symptoms of SARS and influenza.
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To prevent illness from influenza, SARS, and COVID-19, it is recommended to:

  • regularly ventilate rooms;
  • use antiseptic hand sanitizers;
  • limit contact with sick individuals;
  • use masks when in contact with people showing symptoms of illness;
  • seek medical help in a timely manner.

The Health Ministry has issued a statement regarding the COVID-19 situation in Kazakhstan. According to the ministry, there have been 1,290 reported cases of coronavirus infection since the beginning of the year. The majority of these cases are mild.


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