In accordance with government measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, new regulations for visiting the East Kazakhstan region have been introduced. Keep in mind that these regulations may change depending on the development of the situation. To find out the latest official news, visit the section of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of East Kazakhstan region on the website gov.kz.
Avoid crowded places.
Wear a medical mask.
Maintain a social distance of at least 2 meters.
Travel by car, bike, or on foot.
Use public transport only for essential trips.
Wash your hands more frequently.
Greet each other without handshaking.
Use antiseptic regularly.
If you find yourself feeling unwell, stay at home or at a hotel and call a doctor.
Please note that for passengers of railway and air transport planning to travel outside the region, as well as for traveling within the region, the presence of a COVID-19 PCR certificate is no longer required.
Individuals arriving from a high-risk zone ("red zone"), when crossing sanitary posts, must have a certificate with a negative result of a PCR test for coronovirus infection. The certificate is valid for 3 days (72 hours) from the date of its receipt.
Travelers arriving in Eastern Kazakhstan from countries and regions with a high level of coronavirus infection are strongly advised to undergo 14-day quarantine.
Hotels, restaurants, attractions and entertainment
Tourism facilities and organizations that offer services for tourists (hotels, hostels, recreation centers, tourist bases, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, etc.) operate based on which zone the region is currently placed (the information is presented above).
HELPFUL INFORMATION!
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MODDIAI) together with the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MOH) have developed the "Ashyq" application for monitoring and analyzing data on the epidemiological situation in the country.
MODDIAI, MOH together with the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" are conducting a pilot among business representatives whose activities are restricted during the quarantine period (spa centers, fitness centers, cinemas, shopping centers, shops, restaurants, cafes, train stations, airports, etc.). Now, to visit these places, you need to scan a special QR code and present it at the entrance. The app, in turn, will display the risk rating, which is divided into red, yellow, blue and green statuses.
Red - restricted movement, compliance with a strict home isolation regime for people under outpatient supervision.
Yellow – partial restriction of movement - the user is indicated in the PCR database as a contact: visits to grocery stores, hardware stores and pharmacies are allowed no further than 500 meters from the place where the patient observes the home isolation regime.
Blue - there are no restrictions on movement for this status, except in places where PCR is mandatory (for example, at the airport).
Green - there are no restrictions on movement and the user is marked in the database as having passed PCR test with a negative result for COVID-19.
Displaying these statuses will allow the business to continue its activities and not endanger visitors. If visitors do not have a smartphone, the app has a function for employees, who will be able to check the status of the visitor by using the IIN or scanning the barcode located on the identity card.
Currently, the mobile application "Ashyq" is available for download in the App Store and Play Market
Public transport
The use of public transport is recommended only for essential trips. Allocate extra time for the trip, in case the bus or train is too crowded, we recommend waiting for the next one.
Take care of yourself and the health of your loved ones! Be responsible while traveling!
