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

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

Mongolia has suspend deliveries of coal across its southern border into China until March 2 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The desicion came from emergency meeting of National Emergency Commission on Monday after 12 truck drivers were isolated

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

A group of Mongolian businessmen have donated a total of MNT 140 million to China to help in the battle against coronavirus. This charitable act was initiated by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). On Monday, 10

‘The Blue Pearl’, annual ice festival that aims to promote winter tourism in Khuvsgul Province is planned to be held for the 20th year from 2-4 March. However, the Emergency Commission of the province decided today (11 February) to suspend

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

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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Mongolia is currently exporting coal through two main border crossings with China; others have been closed in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has hit over 20 countries. At the Gashuun Sukhait Border Crossing, each day 110-120 coal

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