KZT8.8bn allocated to fight possible 2nd wave of COVID-19 in Almaty region

04.11.2020, 14:36 ratel.kz

KZT8.8bn has been allocated to fight the potential second wave of COVID-19 in Almaty region, Addressing the briefing at the central communications service, Governor of Almaty region Amandyk BATALOV, said that the COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge to the healthcare system, wherein there are still staff and equipment shortages. In the region, 17 facilities worth KZT12.9bn have been built or being built, and 7 other facilities are to undergo major repairs to cost KZT3bn. The 200-bed modular infectious diseases hospital with the modern equipment and staff of 452 has been constructed in no time in Taldykorgan city. According to the governor, the local budget has provided KZT13.8bn to figh