The Government of Mongolia has provided USD 200,000 financial aid to China for fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

Today, (Wednesday 5 February 2020), deaths from the new virus have risen to 490 in mainland China. Outside mainland China, at least 180 cases have been confirmed, including two fatalities, one in Hong Kong and another in the Philippines.

To treat the thousands of patients, China has rushed to build hospitals and converted a gymnasium, exhibition hall and a cultural centre in Wuhan.