COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in Kazakhstan's Agricultural Industry

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The Republic of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a vaccination campaign among agricultural workers to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since January 2021, over 1,500 employees of the Crimean agro-industrial complex have been vaccinated against the new coronavirus infection. The Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Andrei Ryumshin, emphasizes the importance of vaccination in maintaining the smooth operation of the agricultural complex and ensuring food security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Agriculture has vaccinated over 1,500 employees of the Crimean agro-industrial complex against COVID-19 since January 2021.
  • All agribusiness workers wishing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are included in waiting lists, with vaccination schedules to be communicated to responsible persons at enterprises as vaccines arrive.
  • Practical recommendations for developing skills to counter COVID-19 have been sent to enterprises, and awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate the agricultural industry about the importance of vaccination.
  • Information about the number of employees who want to be vaccinated directly at enterprises has been sent to the chief physicians of the polyclinics of the republic's municipalities.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,500 employees of the Crimean agro-industrial complex have been vaccinated against COVID-19 since January 2021.
  • The vaccination campaign aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among agricultural workers and ensure the smooth operation of the agricultural complex.

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com), 2021
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)