Kyrgyzstan saw resurgence in COVID-19 cases earlier than expected - Deputy Health Minister

AKIPRESS.COM - Another resurgence in coronavirus cases in Kyrgyzstan came earlier than expected, Deputy Health Minister Nurbolot Usenbayev said.
"Since summer we were preparing for the next wave. The preparations were very intensive, since the government has approved the action plan for possible second coronavirus wave," the Deputy Health Minister said.
"The public funds were provided for construction of infectious disease hospitals. 3 hospitals will be commissioned soon. They include the hospitals at the National Infectious Disease Hospital in Bishkek, in Naryn region and in Osh. 11 buildings will be repurposed as hospitals. These hospitals are ready already to admit patients. Medical equipment is purchased from public budget, on grants and credits," the Deputy Health Minister.