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COVID-19 Central Asia Infographic Series COVID-19 in Central Asia: Infographic Series KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan first announced a state of emergency and imposed a nationwide lockdown from March 16 to May 11. As cases started to climb after the lockdown lifted, and new data collection methods pointed to more 78,486 49,488 585 infections in the country than previously counted, the Total Confirmed Recovered Deaths government announced a second nationwide lockdown COVID-19 Cases from July 5 to August 2. Kazakhstan has the highest Source: JHU number of COVID-19 infections relative to population size in Central Asia. Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) Atyrau Tengiz Oil Field Almaty IMPACT TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR COVID-19 is the biggest shock to Kazakhstan's economy in two decades, and has had a negative impact on economic growth. The economy is heavily reliant on foreign investment through ongoing oil, gas, and infrastructure projects. The Tengiz Oil Field in the Atyrau region has reported upwards of 2,000 cases of COVID-19 among 36 shift camps and 57 companies operating in the field. Chevron-led Tengizchevroil owns the site, and has temporarily paused non-essential work activities in an attempt to slow the spread of cases. Entry restrictions may affect the movement of migrant workers staffing the project site. The capital, Nur-Sultan, and Kazakhstan's financial hub, Almaty, have led the count in confirmed cases of COVID-19. Hospitals in both major cities are reportedly nearing full capacity, and may be unavailable to new patients. In Nur-Sultan, the Presidential Hospital and City Hospital #2 recently resumed some level of surgical and other services, opening up access to acute trauma care. Emergency cardiac care is now fully available at the Cardiac Center in Nur-Sultan, and pediatric care is still available. Trauma and cardiac care are still difficult issues in Almaty. Private-sector personnel seeking medical attention should refer to the U.S. Embassy website. RESOURCES & LOCKDOWN STATUS CONTACT INFORMATION There are no restrictions for regional or inter-city car travel.inter-city buses have been suspended since the implementation U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan of quarantine measures and inter-city U.S. Consulate General Almaty trains are running at a reduced rate. U.S. citizens with emergencies: (+7-7172) 70-21-00 Limited departing flights with connections Travel Restrictions to the U.S. continue from Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan's borders remain closed to Almaty, and Atyrau airports. Travelers foreign citizens with limited should check boarding guidelines with exceptions. For those travelers who qualify for an exception, entrance into the country individual airlines. via international flights will also require a valid visa under certain traveler categories. Essential businesses such as grocery stores, Visa-free travel is suspended until pharmacies, and markets continue to November. operate, as will certain industries with Travelers who display an elevated limited hours, including construction, temperature at the airport may be subject manufacturing, agriculture, and banks. to testing upon arrival. Most non-essential businesses are required Local Resources to close again. coronavirus2020.kz: Information to contact health authorities, find testing locations, and see new data of confirmed At least 80% of state employees cases and news. and employees of national companies and COVID-19 Country other organizations are expected to work Information Page: from home. For more information: Kazakhstan [email protected].
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