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Virus might have infected bats years ago
GENEVA. KAZINFORM - Wuhan, Hubei province, may not be the place where the COVID-19 virus crossed from animals into humans, despite the first clusters of infections having been reported in the city, said Michael Ryan, executive director of the Health Emergencies Program of the World Health Organization.
Int'l school teachers in Japan exempted from COVID-19 entry ban
TOKYO. KAZINFORM - The Japanese government said Tuesday it has been allowing the entry of foreign nationals teaching at international schools and their families as exceptions to the travel ban imposed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Three large industrial projects to be implemented in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – At a briefing in Central Communications Service Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Amaniyaz Yerzhanov told about large industrial projects which are planned to be implemented in Kazakhstan this year.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has telephone conversation with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his deep condolences and asked to convey words of support to close ones of those who died as a result of the tragic events in the port of Beirut, and also wished a speedy recovery to those injured, Akorda informs.
Kazakhstan plans to resume flights to Thailand and Georgia from August 10
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - From August 10 Kazakhstan plans to resume flights to Thailand and Georgia, this has been informed by Sairanbek Barmakov, Chairman of the Roads Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.
Best Kazakhstani artistic collectives perform in online concerts on YouTube
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – The online project Zhaz auenderi (Summer songs) led by the Culture and Sport Ministry of Kazakhstan is available for music lovers on YouTube, Kazinform cites the press service of the Concert and Touring Center.
UN ‘actively assisting’ in aftermath of huge Beirut explosions
NEW YORK. KAZINFORM - The United Nations has said that it is «actively assisting» in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped through the port area of Beirut on Tuesday, leaving dozens dead and thousands wounded, among them some UN naval peacekeepers, WAM reports.
President instructs Foreign Ministry to ensure security of Kazakhstanis in Lebanon
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure security of Kazakhstani citizens in Lebanon after the devastating explosions in Beirut, Kazinform has learnt from Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi.
Astana’s Vlasov 3rd in La Route D’Occitanie Stage 4 final classification
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Aleksandr Vlasov took a solid third place in the final general classification of the French stage race La Route d’Occitanie, ended today in Rocamadour after 195 km of racing, Kazinform has learnt from the club’s press service.
Number of COVID-19 cases across globe up by nearly 220,000 in past day – WHO
GENEVA. KAZINFORM - Nearly 220,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on August 4, with the overall number of such cases exceeding 18.14 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin, TASS reports.
Expert says face masks are to be changed more often in hot weather
MOSCOW. KAZINFORM - Face masks that are mandatory as a means of protection against the novel coronavirus infection should be changed more often in hot weather, Mikhail Lebedev of the Russian sanitary watchdog’s center for molecular diagnosis told TASS on Tuesday.
Kazakh diaspora of Russia’s Astrakhan region sends humanitarian aid to Atyrau hospital
ASTRAKHAN. KAZINFORM - 1000 kg medical cargo has sent to Atyrau region by members of the Astrakhan regional public organization of Kazakh culture «Zholdastyk» and the Fund for the Development of Kazakh Culture to combat the spread of COVID-19, Kazinform reports with the reference to the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation.
Philippines to re-impose strict lockdown in Manila amid surge in infections
MANILA. KAZINFORM - A strict lockdown will be re-imposed in the Philippine capital and its adjoining provinces following an appeal by the medical community for more effective measures to curb transmission rates amid an increase in coronavirus infections which have already surpassed 100,000, the government announced early Monday.
7 online activities to be held as part of Shymkent-2020 - CIS capital of culture year
SHYMKENT. KAZINFORM - A briefing discussing the activities and work done as part of the Year «Shymkent-2020 - CIS capital of culture» has been held at the information and communications center in the city of Shymkent, Kazinform reports.
Coronavirus: tests suggest 1.4m in Italy have antibodies
ROME. KAZINFORM - The results of serological tests conducted and analysed by the health ministry and statistics agency ISTAT suggest that 1.482 million people in Italy, 2.5% of the resident population, have developed antibodies for SarsCov2, ANSA reports.
Astana’s riders claim top spots on Gran Trittico Lombardo podium
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - A successful day in the Italian region of Lombardia for Astana Pro Team today, as Gorka Izagirre wins Gran Trittico Lombardo after a solo attack. Alex Aranburu took the second place in the sprint, just in front of Greg Van Avermaet, who completed the podium after a very wet day out on the road, Kazinform has learnt from the club’s press service.
Astana’s Vlasov takes solid 3rd place in La Route D’Occitanie Stage 3
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - The Astana Pro Team rider Aleksandr Vlasov performed really well today at the queen stage of La Route d’Occitanie with the summit finish atop previously unknown climb Col de Beyrède. The Russian Champion finished third, just seconds behind the 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal and Pavel Sivakov, Kazinform has learnt from the club’s press service.
Philippines to re-impose strict lockdown in Manila amid surge in infections
MANILA. KAZINFORM - A strict lockdown will be re-imposed in the Philippine capital and its adjoining provinces following an appeal by the medical community for more effective measures to curb transmission rates amid an increase in coronavirus infections which have already surpassed 100,000, the government announced early Monday.
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