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President cancels Tsagaan Sar celebration

Mongolian President Kh.Battulga issued a decree today (12 February) to ban Tsagaan Sar celebration in order to prevent the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus.

Furthermore, public events related to Tsagaan Sar (Tibetan Lunar New Year) such as religious services at

Coronavirus: 106 people isolated in a train in Dornogobi Province

The Mongolian Health Ministry reported today (12 February) that over 20 people have been isolated in the Uvurkhangai, Khuvsgul and Orkhon Provinces with symptoms of coronavirus.

Furthermore, a total of 106 people – including railway workers – have been isolated in

Ulaanbaatar testing new electric buses

The Mongolian capital is currently testing eight electric buses, which look set to become the first of many on Ulaanbaatar’s streets. The vehicles, have been produced by China’s Yinlong Energy Company for public transportation. The buses began operation on 20

Mongolian Immigration official sacked for coronavirus remarks

A rude official from the Mongolian Immigration Agency has been dismissed from job for inappropriate remarks in public. According to some sources, the official said that they would allow 50 Chinese citizens to enter Mongolia and spread coronavirus infection in

Suspected case of coronavirus in Khuvsgul Province

Earlier today (11 February), the Emergency Commission of Khuvsgul Province declared an emergency situation after a person was isolated with a suspected infection of coronavirus. The person in question is in quarantine in Murun, which is the provincial centre.

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Coronavirus: South Gobi Province declares emergency!

Earlier today (10 February), Mongolia’s southernmost province South Gobi (Umnugobi), declared a state of emergency after two coronavirus cases were reported in Khaliut, a city across the border in China’s Inner Mongolia. The provincial governor of South Gobi issued decree

Face recognition technology at Mongolian General Entrance Exam

The registration for the General Entrance Exam (GEE) for the 2020-2021 academic year started today (10 February) and will last until 6:00 pm on 15 April. Approximately 3,200 students are expected to take the GEE. Mongolian education officials have announced

Suspending Tsagaan Sar?

The Mongolian National Emergency Commission decided on Monday (10 February) to suspend the Tsagaan Sar celebration. This came at the request of the health minister. According to law, the decision must be discussed by the National Security Council of Mongolia