Schoolchildren in Kazakhstan contract COVID-19; single case of infection reported
In a refreshing piece of news, we've got some updates on the COVID-19 situation in Kazakhstan's educational institutions. The head of the Control Department of the Quality and Safety of Goods and Services at the Ministry of Health, Rosa Khozapova, has shared some encouraging news. Apparently, among the students attending duty classes, there are no reported cases of coronavirus infection.
Now, let's delve into some interesting figures. With over 800,000 children studying traditionally and 250,000 students in small schools, it's a vast community. Despite this, the virus has yet to make its presence felt in these settings.
However, there was a single case reported among ninth-grade students in one of the republic's regions. But here's the twist - the student was learning remotely!
Moving on to those arriving from abroad, the rules have been tweaked. As Khozapova stated, individuals entering Kazakhstan through border checkpoints, via railway, maritime, or river transport, undergo temperature checks, fill out questionnaires, and provide a certificate of COVID-19 testing with a negative result, not older than 5 days.
The Ministry of Health has reported no repeat cases of coronavirus infection. But it's essential to note a warning from the official representative, Bagdat Kodzhakhmotov. He cautions about potential complications after taking azithromycin, a common antibiotic.
"With 68 drugs containing azithromycin registered in Kazakhstan's State Register of Drugs, we've seen common side effects like shortness of breath, nausea, and chest pain. Nevertheless, there have been no registered cases of adverse reactions to drugs containing azithromycin," Kodzhakhmotov clarified.
While the exact infection rates among students in Kazakhstan's duty classes might not be detailed extensively, it's worth remembering that vaccination can contribute to a milder course of disease, although its impact on mortality remains unclear in Russian and Kazakh studies[1].
When it comes to the entry requirements for foreign travelers, the specifics aren't mentioned in our current findings. Typically, such information includes requirements for vaccination certificates, PCR tests, or quarantine procedures. To stay up-to-date, it's best to check the Kazakhstan government's official travel website or contact the country's embassy.**
- Despite the vast community of students in Kazakhstan's educational institutions, no reported cases of coronavirus infection have been found among those attending duty classes.
- Among students learning remotely, however, there was a single case reported in one of the republic's regions.
- Individuals entering Kazakhstan through border checkpoints are required to undergo temperature checks, fill out questionnaires, provide a certificate of COVID-19 testing with a negative result, not older than 5 days.
- The Ministry of Health has reported no repeat cases of coronavirus infection, but a warning has been issued about potential complications after taking azithromycin, a common antibiotic.
- With 68 drugs containing azithromycin registered in Kazakhstan's State Register of Drugs, common side effects like shortness of breath, nausea, and chest pain have been seen, but no registered cases of adverse reactions to drugs containing azithromycin.
- While the infection rates among students might not be detailed extensively, it's important to remember that vaccination can contribute to a milder course of disease, although its impact on mortality remains unclear in Russian and Kazakh studies, and it's best to stay updated on the specific entry requirements for foreign travelers.
