The epidemiological situation regarding coronavirus in Kazakhstan remains stable. This was reported by the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Health. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Since the beginning of 2026, 247 people in the country have been infected with COVID-19. This is 3.8 times less compared to the same period last year. During the same period in 2025, coronavirus was detected in 942 people.
"According to the results of laboratory monitoring, the XFG lineage, known as 'Stratus', which belongs to the 'Omicron' strain, is still circulating in Kazakhstan," the statement says.
According to specialists, this variant of the infection has been registered in Kazakhstan for quite some time and is not considered a new virus. According to current data, the coronavirus variants circulating in the country do not pose an additional threat to public health.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus?
Specialists recommend the following measures to reduce the risk of spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19:
- 01wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap or use an antiseptic;
- 02ventilate rooms systematically;
- 03limit visits to crowded places during increased morbidity;
- 04wear a medical mask in crowded places, especially when symptoms of respiratory infection are present;
- 05if symptoms appear, limit contact with others, especially the elderly and people with chronic diseases;
- 06seek medical help in a timely manner and follow the doctor's recommendations.