Government urges Kyrgyzstanis to wear masks in public places amid spike in new cases

AKIPRESS.COM - Citizens must wear masks in public places and respect other health measures. This information came from the meeting of the nation-wide operative team for coronavirus containment.
Resurgence in new coronavirus cases was noted in several foreign countries. The national health system and other government agencies should be prepared for the possible spike in new coronavirus case in Kyrgyzstan.
First Deputy Prime Minister Almazbek Batyrbekov demanded to tighten control over mask requirement in supermarkets, markets, shopping centers, public transport. Sanitary authorities are tasked to step up inspections.
Local authorities are required to disinfect shopping venues and markets regularly.
Representatives of the Ministry of Health reminded coronavirus is airborne infection and urged citizens to wear masks, maintain social distancing and use sanitizers.
Experience of other countries in mask requirement in public places and other possible administrative sanctions were considered at the meeting.