President Jeenbekov suggested to extend state of emergency and emergency situation

AKIPRESS.COM - The head of the nation-wide operative team for coronavirus prevention, First Vice Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov, has suggested consideration of prolongation of the state of emergency in Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Nookat and Kara-Suu districts of Osh region, Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region and emergency situation in the rest of Kyrgyzstan to President Sooronbai Jeenbekov, the president's press service reported.
The First Vice Prime Minister said the extention of the emergency situation and state of emergency is suggested in view of the daily growth of detected coronavirus cases, global situation and the situation in the neighboring countries on the basis of the analysis of medical professionals.
The extension of the state of emergency and emergency situation is required to reduce social contacts between citizens and to prevent further spread of the coronavirus infection in the country.