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Kazakhstan imposes 'second wave' of restrictions as coronavirus surges

Halyk Arena in Almaty is being converted into a field hospital as hospitals treating coronavirus cases reach saturation point. [AFP]

Kazakhstan on Sunday imposed a second round of nationwide restrictions to counter a huge surge in coronavirus cases since the previous lockdown, which has overwhelmed the oil-rich country's healthcare system.

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