18/06/2020 14:30
Kazakhstan’s first President Nazarbayev contracts coronavirus
First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, 79, has contracted COVID-19, he has self-isolated, his official website reported on Thursday.
"The first president of Kazakhstan is currently self-isolating. Unfortunately, Elbasy has tested positive for coronavirus. There is no reason for concern. Nursultan Nazarbayev continues to work remotely," the report said.
A state of emergency was in effect in the country over the coronavirus outbreak from March 16 to May 11, but restrictions remain in place in Kazakhstan’s regions. A total of 15,877 coronavirus cases have been confirmed throughout the country, 9,902 patients have recovered, and 100 people have died.