Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health, Immigration, Parliament
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Emergency response centre, Prime Minister
Overview: Kyrgyzstan considers precautionary measures in connection with spread of the new coronavirus. A meeting of the emergency response center took place regarding preparations for the appearance of the novel coronavirus. Health screening to take place at all border checkpoints (air, rail and road) for people arriving from China and other affected countries. National virology laboratories accredited by the WHO readied to carry out analysis. Isolation wards prepared at healthcare centres for diagnosis and treatment of possible cases. The Ministry of Defense has created a task group that will also work on the detection of the virus.
Full details here: https://24.kg/english/141669_New_virus_in_China_Kyrgyzstan_gets_ready_for_its_possible_appearance_in_country/
Type of Justification: Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, International – government
Evidence/Justification: Perception of an increased threat due to evolving situation in China, including rising case numbers and related deaths. Kyrgyzstan shares a border with China.