The Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar City has decided to lift the bans on the sale and consumption bans of alcoholic beverages. The relaxation comes into force from Monday (14 December); on the same day, the public emergency situation will be partially relaxed. Therefore, the residents of Ulaanbaatar can enjoy beers and wines; however, strong alcoholic beverages such as vodka and whisky remain banned.

With the lifting of the ban, supermarkets, minimarts, cafes, restaurants, hypermarkets and food markets will re-open from 07:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

During the period of the alcohol ban, four people died of alcohol poisoning after drinking technical spirit.