All checkpoints of Kyrgyzstan operate in reinforced regime to prevent coronavirus – Government

AKIPRESS.COM - All checkpoints on the border of Kyrgyzstan continue to operate in the reinforced regime, government said.
At the meeting on coronavirus prevention, Health Minister Kosmosbek Cholponbayev said that the special temporary observation premises were set up with all necessary supplies and equipment.
"Every person arriving from the country with unfavorable epidemiological situation is scanned with a thermal camera and tested for virus infection. The National Viral Laboratory is prepared to make necessary tests based on international standards. The lab is accredited by the World Health Organization. We receive additional rapid tests to detect coronavirus," the minister said.
The isolation facilities have been prepared at the border crossing points, including a 100-bed facility on the Torugart border crossing point with China, a 100-bed facility on the Irkeshtam border crossing point with China, an 83-bed facility in the Manas airport, and a 30-bed facility in the Osh airport.