DEVELOPMENT OF THE COVID-2019 PANDEMIC IN KAZAKHSTAN

ABSTRACT

The article provides information about the anti-epidemic measures that took place in Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) related to the Coronavirus infection. An analysis of morbidity and mortality, caused by COVID-19 in RK, in comparison with numerous countries, was carried out. The materials for assessment were regulatory documents regarding stop spreading of coronavirus infection in the RK, official epidemiological and statistical data. The analysis showed the adequacy and timeliness of the applied anti-epidemic measures in the RK, which contributed to the retention of morbidity and mortality at relatively low, globally, levels. Differences in morbidity and mortality, caused by COVID-19, in various countries and regions of the RK, may have been associated with the quarantine policy measures and medical or social factors (comorbidities diseases, life expectancy, income of the population).