Kazakhstan's Top Health Official Announces Peak COVID-19 Periods
In the heart of Kazakhstan, the city of Almaty received an update on its COVID-19 situation from its Chief Sanitary Doctor. As of mid-August 2025, the total number of cases in Kazakhstan stands at over 1.4 million, but there is no recent data available about the current infection counts or forecasted peak infections in Kazakhstan.
Regarding quarantine measures, specific information about easing in East Kazakhstan and Almaty city is scarce. No recent government announcements, official timelines, or measures are reported in the available data.
It's worth noting that the situation in Almaty is unique and separate from the rest of Kazakhstan. This was emphasised by Yerlan Kiiasov, the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan, in a separate statement.
Elsewhere in Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan has transitioned to the 'yellow' zone, allowing the resumption of intra-regional, bus, minibus, and other passenger transport services between districts and cities. However, no such changes have been mentioned for Almaty.
Looking ahead, the peak of COVID-19 infections in Kazakhstan is predicted to occur at the end of January or February, but this prediction does not apply specifically to Almaty. Similarly, there is no mention of any predicted peak or timeline for the peak in Almaty's case.
The New Year holiday quarantine restrictions remain unchanged, with no strict restrictions planned for the festive period. In regions where there is no increase in infections, quarantine measures are gradually being eased in Kazakhstan.
Despite the ongoing situation, the epidemiological situation in Kazakhstan as a whole is currently stable and developing optimistically. The focus of the latest update from the city's Chief Sanitary Doctor remains on the COVID-19 situation in Almaty.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on Kazakhstan's COVID-19 situation and local quarantine policies, it's recommended to monitor Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health or official government COVID-19 portals.
- In the context of Almaty's unique situation, there is a need for further studies and research in the field of science, specifically on medical-conditions related to COVID-19, to help forecast the peak infections and decipher the city's trend separate from the rest of Kazakhstan.
- Encouraging health-and-wellness practices, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, becomes even more critical in Almaty given the ongoing uncertainty regarding COVID-19 infections and the absence of specific timelines for easing quarantine measures in the city.
