Turkmenistan has reported no COVID-19 cases but introduced a number
of restrictions such as setting out requirements for wearing
facemasks.
Neighbouring Kazakhstan made vaccinations mandatory for a wide range
of public and private sector employees last month, following the
example of Russia.
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Turkmenistan's healthcare
ministry said in an announcement published by
state media that exceptions would only be made
for those with medical contraindications to
inoculation. The gas-rich nation has procured
vaccines from Russia and China.
(Reporting by Marat Gurt; Writing by Olzhas
Auyezov; Editing by Edmund Blair)
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