Caravanistan

I was in Ishkashim on 22nd july
The border is closed and there is no market.
Its visible from the road but just a bare space with empty stalls.

How long does it take to have a 5-day transit visa issued at the Bishkek embassy ?
And what time does the embassy open in the morning?
I assume that it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays...
Thanks very much

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