Every second in Bishkek has SARS-CoV-2 antibodies - survey

AKIPRESS.COM - Every second citizen in Bishkek has SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, according to the findings of the first phase of seroprevalence survey.
The survey was conducted from July to October 2020 with technical assistance of WHO Country Office.
4,691 people were tested for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies across the country, including 640 people in Bishkek.
The survey aimed to determine COVID-19 immunity of population by gender, age and location for the evidence-based public health measures.
The high SARS-CoV-2 antibodies seroprevalence level is reported in the following regions:
- Naryn region - 62.7%;
- Chui region - 50.3%;
- Talas region - 49%;
- Issyk-Kul region - 46%;
- Bishkek - 52.2%.