Atyrau closes COVID-19 facility in tuberculosis dispensary

ATYRAU. KAZINFORM – A 100-bed COVID-19 facility functioned in the tuberculosis dispensary was closed down in Atyrau city after discharging its last COVID-19 patients on August 12, Kazinform correspondent reports citing the regional health office.

The COVID-19 facility was closed down on August 15 followed by disinfection works.

The facility had seen 20-30 patients admitted on a daily basis during the peak of the virus. Most of the patients had had 70-80% lung tissue destructions.

The dispensary is said to prepare for the second wave of the COVID-19 virus, ensuring oxygen supply, sufficient stocks of pharmaceuticals and means of personal protection.

The 100-bed COVID-19 facility had been open in the tuberculosis dispensary in Atyrau region.

As of today, 93% of the total COVID-19 patients recorded in Atyrau region have recovered.