Enhanced surveillance over cleanliness procedures during festive days in Almaty
In the heart of Almaty, the Almalinsky district has seen a series of court cases and fines due to violations of antiviral rules. Several businesses, including an online gaming club, have been found to be in breach of health guidelines, leading to penalties.
Recently, an online gaming club was discovered to be flouting regulations, with over 25 people present past midnight, despite the lack of social distancing, mask-wearing, and sanitizers. This flagrant disregard for health guidelines has not gone unpunished, with the club's administrator receiving an explanatory note and a protocol, and patrons facing fines of 83,000 tenge each.
Despite these penalties, some businesses continue to operate illegally after hours, with a 50% discount on fines seemingly not deterring them. Working with delivery or takeout is prohibited after 10 PM in Almaty, a rule that these establishments seem to be ignoring.
However, there is some good news. The mobile group members in the Almalinsky district have reported a decrease in sanitary and epidemiological violations. This could be attributed to the intense inspections during holidays and New Year's Eve, as well as the explanatory work being conducted by MSMEs with entities that violate the 10 PM rule.
Residents of Almaty are also playing their part in maintaining order, independently reporting quarantine violators, particularly those with loud music from ground or basement floor establishments.
Gapur Bakhtiyarov, head specialist of the department of industry and entrepreneurship of the Almalinsky district akimat, stated that order is already 80% established in the district. This is a testament to the collective efforts of the authorities, businesses, and residents in ensuring compliance with antiviral rules.
The coronavirus continues to test the resilience of many cities and countries worldwide. In Almaty, personal hygiene, mask-wearing, social distancing, and disinfection are the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the virus. Nightlife venues, shopping centers, and markets remain the main hotspots for COVID-19 spread in the city.
As the domestic vaccine in Almaty enters the third and final stage of clinical trials, there is hope for a return to normalcy. Until then, it is crucial for everyone to adhere to the antiviral rules to protect themselves and their community. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is best to consult local Almaty news sources or official health department announcements.
The online gaming club, in defiance of both antiviral rules and health-and-wellness guidelines, operated illegally past midnight with disregard for social distancing, mask-wearing, and sanitizers. Science is crucial in understanding the virus, its spread, and the importance of adherence to antiviral regulations, thereby contributing to health-and-wellness in the community.
