N Kazakhstan reports 35% drop in COVID-19 cases

PETROPAVLOVSK. KAZINFORM – The number of COVID-19 cases has dropped by 35% in North Kazakhstan region, Kazinform cites the Telegram channel of the Interdepartmental Commission on prevention of the spread of COVID-19.

The region has reported 25 fresh COVID-19 cases over the two days of the current week, a 35% drop compared to the same period of the previous week. 92% of the cases were detected through the tests done from epidemiological indications.

Notably, most COVID-19 cases have been reported in the working population – 34%, retirees – 25%, and unemployed people – 17% throughout the region. 29% of the total infections have been reported in persons over 60, 19% in persons aged 50-59, and 8% in children under 14.