All flights to and from Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan to be halted
Today, the State Emergency Commission decided to suspend all scheduled flights to and from Moscow, Istanbul, and Nur-Sultan from March 11 to March 28.
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Public transport serving under special regulation until March 17
In connection with the first case of the COVID-19 infection recorded in Mongolia yesterday, Emergency Commission of the capital city convened, discussing intensification of works to be carried out for prevention of coronavirus infections.
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Exports of mineral products drop by 22.5 percent
Revenue from exports of mineral products reached USD 639.7 million in the first two months of this year, showing a decrease of 22.5 percent from the same period of 2019. 
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Fodder and hay to be distributed to regions experiencing severe winter
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its today’s meeting, the Cabinet decided to distribute a total of 3.8 tons of hay to several aimags, where wintering conditions are at a critical level, for free of charge from the State Reserve. 
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COVID-19 preparedness in Mongolia supported by IOM flow monitoring tool expands
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and municipal authorities in the Mongolian capital are tracking all incoming and outgoing vehicles and passengers, in support of the country’s COVID-19 prevention activities as cooperation with its member states grows. 
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Legal actions to be held on price gouging
The Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection (AFCCP) reported yesterday that it would deliver to relevant authority its proposal on taking legal actions on individuals and entities that engaged in price gouging and revoking their licenses.
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Mongolian Ambassadors’ Club presents donation
 Representatives of ‘Mongolian Ambassadors’ Club’ yesterday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission U.Enkhtuvshin.
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MNT 21.4 billion granted for wheat incentives
Incentives worth MNT 21.4 billion have been granted to 747 entities and individuals who supplied 223 thousand tons of food wheat from the harvest of the last year.
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Office of the President of Mongolia gives paid-leave to its some workers
In accordance with an ordinance of U.Shijir, Chief of Staff of the Office of the President, mothers with children under 12 years old and staff members aged over 50 have been given a paid-leave until March 30.
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All flights to and from Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan to be halted
Today, the State Emergency Commission decided to suspend all scheduled flights to and from Moscow, Istanbul, and Nur-Sultan from March 11 to March 28.
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All shops in Ulaanbaatar except grocery stores shut down until March 16
In connection with the confirmed imported case of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in Mongolia, the Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city decided to shut down following service centers and shops in the capital city until March 16, Monday. 
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All shops except grocery stores in Ulaanbaatar shut down until March 16
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In connection with the confirmed imported case of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in Mongolia, the Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city decided to shut down following service centers and shops in the capital city until March 16, Monday. 
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Country has petroleum reserve for 40 days consumption
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 infection has been recorded in Mongolia today.
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Meeting held with Ambassadors of EU and its member states
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren on March 10  met with Ambassadors of the European Union and its member states including the Republic of Bulgaria, French Republic, Czech Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Shows of ‘The Hu’ in Japan postponed
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, The Hu, Mongolian hunnu rock band, postponed its concert ‘The Gereg Tour Japan 2020,’ which was to be held at ‘Shinjuku BLAZE’ entertainment center in Tokyo on March 12 and ‘Umeda Club Quattro’ Club on March 13.
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Ch.Ulaan: There is no need to stock up food products
During a press briefing held today, March 10, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan reports that there is enough reserve not to cause shortage of  basic food products in Mongolia.
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Domestic train ticket refunds offered
According to the decision made at the State Emergency Commission’s meeting today, all domestic train routes have been suspended, reports Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC.
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More than 120 people taken to isolation after contact with coronavirus patient
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. As a French national, who arrived in Mongolia on March 02, was tested positive for the novel coronavirus last night, the State Emergency Commission held a meeting today morning to take emergency measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. 
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Imported COVID-19 case detected in Mongolia
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Head of the State Emergency Commission U.Enkhtuvshin highlighted that the first case of the COVID-19 infection has been recorded in Mongolia.
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President returns to work after isolation over coronavirus concerns
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Office of President of Mongolia reported that President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga is returning to work today. 
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