Earlier today (26 March), Mongolia reported its 11^th COVID-19 case after one of the 221 passengers evacuated from Istanbul was discovered to be infected with coronavirus. The government chartered flight flew to Istanbul on 18 March. In total, Mongolia has isolated some 1000 people who have been evacuated from abroad; they are under observation for 14 days. Since the 11th case of coronavirus has been confirmed, they will be quarantined for an additional 14 days.

Mongolia has isolated 3500 people since January; 2126 remained in quarantine.  A total of 309 medical staff are currently working at isolation centers.