NUR-SULTAN / ex ASTANA (KazInform) — First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev has self-isolated after his latest coronavirus test returned positive, Kazinform has learnt from Elbasy’s press service.

Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev

The former Kazakh President is currently serving as the Chairman of the Security Council of Kazakhstan. He previously served as the first President of Kazakhstan, in office from 24 April 1990 until his formal resignation on 19 March 2019.

According to the press service, currently the former President of Kazakhstan is in isolation:

Unfortunately, Elbasy’s latest test for the coronavirus infection has returned positive. There is no reasons to panic. Nursultan Nazarbayev will continue to carry out his duties remotely while in isolation.

Nazarbayev is 79 years old.