MONGOLIA. COVID-19 EMERGENCY, LOW NUMBERS BUT MAXIMUM ALERT

The COVID-19 emergency is also present in Mongolia, where ASIA has been working since 2016 with projects supporting pastoralism and schooling.

To date there are 35 confirmed cases in the capital Ulan Bator, of which 4 hospitalised. Although the numbers are low, attention is high and the institutions have already started important containment measures since the beginning of March and the lockdown will last until 30 May. Throughout the country schools are closed until September, while restaurants, bars and venues will remain closed at least until the end of April. Public offices are open, as are many shops and large shopping centres, where however the entry of people is checked and regulated. Offices and private companies have started smart working, limiting to the maximum the circulation of workers.

The country has not started a rigid lockdown, however the population is forbidden to move to the country side, that is to the villages outside the cities.

At present it is not possible to enter Mongolia, where the government has blocked the issuing of visas for foreigners. ASIA has nevertheless maintained its presence in the country.

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