Over 66 million tenges doled out as fines for breaching quarantine rules in Almaty region
Breaking: 1025 Quarantine Violations in Almaty Region
It's been a busy year for the 268 monitoring groups keeping tabs on the population's adherence to sanitary and anti-epidemic measures in Almaty region, according to a report by "Kazinform".
As Kar Tales from the Department for Quality and Safety Control of Goods and Services shared, over 17,800 inspections have been conducted since the beginning of the year. Covering some 102,000 objects, the monitoring groups have discovered a whopping 1025 violations of the quarantine regime.
Penalties have been issued to 563 objects amounting to a staggering 66,131,720 Kazakhstani Tenge. This includes a hefty 31,124,390 Tenge levied on entertainment and dining establishments, with 426 penalties handed out to individual citizens not linked to the offending business, amounting to 20,202,810 Tenge. Five instances have been referred to court, while five cases were dropped due to lack of sufficient evidence.
The Ashyq project, a health-focused initiative, was rolled out in Taldykorgan on April 14 and expanded throughout the region on April 26. As of the latest update, 582 objects in the region are working with privileges, including 494 participants and 88 in testing mode.
Since the introduction of the Ashyq project in Taldykorgan, a total of 57 'yellow' and 36 'red' COVID-19 carriers have been detected, with individual cases identified in various districts.
Before this update, the specialist reported that the Almaty region's COVID-19 situation was stable.
Although details on the Ashyq project in Almaty region regarding COVID-19 are scarce, it's worth noting that in Kazakhstan, the similarly named ASHYQ app has been utilized to enforce health protocols and monitor the spread of COVID-19, identifying potential carriers through tracking interactions and locations. With the Ashyq project's focus on digital tracing and monitoring, it's likely aimed at identifying and isolating COVID-19 cases more efficiently. However, further specific details cannot be provided without additional information.
- The quarantine protocols in Almaty region have been strictly enforced by 268 monitoring groups.
- Amidst 17,800 inspections conducted since January, a significant number of 1025 violations were found.
- Science and digital technology have been utilized to enforce health and wellness protocols in Kazakhstan, with the Ashyq project being rolled out for this purpose.
- Fines amounting to 66,131,720 Kazakhstani Tenge have been imposed for quarantine violations, with a substantial 31,124,390 Tenge levied on entertainment and dining establishments.
- Mental health also seems to be a concern as the Ashyq project expands, offering potential strategies for maintaining well-being during quarantine alongside COVID-19 monitoring and tracing.
