Kazakh Mazhilis Speaker contracts COVID-19

AKIPRESS.COM - Mazhilis Speaker Nurlan Nigmatulin tested positive for COVID-19 and remains in self-isolation, the press service of the Mazhilis said. "The Mazhilis Speaker adhered to quarantine measures and worked remotely during the last month. He attended plenary sessions and was tested prior to each session. On June 9 and 11 the Mazhilis Speaker met with Health Minister Yelzhan Birtanov on the draft Code on Health of Citizens and Healthcare System. After the Health Minister tested positive for COVID-19, the Speaker was tested again and this time his result was positive. The Speaker does not has any symptoms," the press service said.
The Speaker continues working remotely.
Kazakh Health Minister Yelzhan Birtanov and Prime Minister Askar Mamin made working visit to Jambyl region on June 12, where they launched the construction of the factory for production of vaccines. On June 14 it was announced that Birtanov was infected with COVID-19 and was taken to the hospital. The Prime Minister, Jambyl region governor, Health, Education, Ecology Ministers went into self-quarantine. Their first COVID-19 tests were negative.