Shymkent's Caretaker Extends Tenure: Chief Sanitary Doctor's Recent Decision
In Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the city-wide quarantine has been extended until November 9th, as confirmed by the city's chief sanitary doctor, Abdimanap Tulebayev. The current quarantine restrictions will be in force from midnight of October 25th to midnight of November 8th, 2020.
Notable changes in the quarantine measures include:
- Public catering establishments, such as restaurants and cafes, are permitted to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., albeit with a limited seating capacity of no more than 50 people.
- Weddings, celebrations, and memorial events are prohibited, along with the closure of food courts and banquet halls.
- Hotels and hotels can operate at 80% of their design capacity, though facilities accommodating separate groups (such as shift workers and medical staff) are exempt from this limitation.
- Leisure and entertainment facilities, including zoos, circuses, and centers offering karaoke, billiards, computer clubs, children's play areas, attractions, and betting shops are closed during the extended quarantine period.
Hotels in the city can proceed with normal operations for accommodating less than full occupancy. However, the exemption does not apply to facilities that have contracts for the accommodation of specific groups and the provision of services, such as catering, laundry, and ironing.
It is worth noting that the Karaganda region had recently tightened its quarantine measures earlier this month.
For more specific details on the Shymkent quarantine extension, refer to the official sources here. The general pattern of Kazakhstan’s quarantine policies includes capacity limits, modified operating hours, and closures for public catering facilities, entertainment centers, and other social establishments to curb the spread of COVID-19.
While the exact nature of these restrictions for the extended Shymkent quarantine specifically until November 9th may not be extensively detailed in the available search results, Kazakhstan's COVID-19 safety protocols underpin the city's extension of quarantine measures. For the most accurate and authoritative information, consult official announcements or local administrative orders issued by the Shymkent city authorities or the Kazakh health ministry.
In the extended Shymkent quarantine, which lasts until November 9th, entertainment facilities such as zoos and karaoke centers remain closed to promote health-and-wellness and curb the spread of COVID-19, aligning with the country's general quarantine policies. Additionally, during this period, science plays a significant role in guiding the extensions and adaptations of the quarantine measures, as established by Kazakhstan's COVID-19 safety protocols.
