As first coronavirus case was confirmed in Mongolia, the mayor of Ulaanbaatar has decided to close most of enterprises which operate in the capital until 16 March. According to L.Erdenechuluun, director of the Metropolitan Professional Inspection Department, a total of 4825 enterprises have been closed;  these include all big malls, department stores, markets specialising on non-food items, hairdressers, beauty salons, shoe shops, photo studios, pawn-shops and car repairer centres. During the shut-down period, all enterprises are obliged to conduct cleaning and sanitization.

 Restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and fast food restaurants will remain open until 10.00 p.m daily.