The Mongolian National Emergency Commission held a meeting earlier today (2 March) regarding advanced emergency readiness and preparation for preventing the spread of coronavirus, which has now appeared in more than 60 countries.

The Commission has ordered governmental and public enterprises not to organise public celebrations during International Women’s Day on 8 March, Mongolian Soldiers’ Day on 18 March and Nauryz on 22-23 March.

Previously, Mongolia canceled the national celebration for Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) which fell on 27-29 February in order to prevent the spread of the highly infectious disease.