What's the government response timeline for Mongolia?

Events were closed in February and March but no explicit limits on numbers were set. All public events and gatherings through the upcoming weeks were now canceled, a major challenge with one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, Tsagaan Sar, or Mongolian Lunar New Year, quickly approaching in February. All of this pre-“social distancing.” It was eventually announced that March public events would be canceled as well, including the official cancellation of the Ice Festival on Lake Khovsgol, the Winter Golden Eagle Festival, the camel festival in Umnugobi province and the Nauryz Festival nearer to the end of March. All of them major blows to the locals and the tourism dollars they rely on. https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This decision was later extended to April 30. [ https://montsame.mn/en/read/213965] [ https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse] [ https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en]

A ban on the operations of monasteries, churches, bars and nightclubs, sauna, motels and a varying degree of sports and cultural entities such as yoga, dance clubs and tourism remain in effect until March 30. The restaurants that do remain open in the city are on a mandatory 10 p.m. closing schedule. Public trading centers that have been closed since March 10, such as the local-favorite Black Market, are reopened on 16th March. https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/ Public places such as gaming centres have been shut until further notice. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2 Closure of city administration cultural offices, e.g. libraries, museums, and community and cultural centers until April 30. Closure of schools, universities, cinemas and entertainment centers until April 30. Closure of bars and reduction of the operating hours of restaurants until April 30. https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Some mining operations are closed https://www.mining-technology.com/mining-safety/rio-tinto-mongolia-coronavirus

Public events including conferences, sports, and entertainment events have been prohibited. Public places such as gaming centres have been shut until further notice. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2 All public events and gatherings through the upcoming weeks were now canceled, a major challenge with one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, Tsagaan Sar, or Mongolian Lunar New Year, quickly approaching in February. All of this pre-“social distancing.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2

It was announced on February 19 that roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces to further enforce the need to self-isolate and not gather in large groups. A necessary action to keep the flow of movement limited over a holiday that holds significance in the country. Prior to the ban, traffic into Ulaanbaatar was monitored by stopping cars and requiring that all passengers have their foreheads scanned to detect an abnormal temperature. Something I myself experienced. But not all public transportation was banned, within the capital the main bus lines were running, but were limited to running on “peak” hours. And even though in the U.S. the CDC advises that wearing a face mask isn’t necessary if you are not sick, they were mandatory while riding public transportation in Ulaanbaatar. https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

 roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces. They actually stayed closed until March 16th https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

Travel between provinces has been banned until 27 February and public transport has been suspended during the same period. See: https://mn.usembassy.gov/security-alert-travel-restrictions-expanded-by-mongolian-government-in-response-to-corona-virus-covid-19-02-25-2020/

According to the decision made by the State Emergency Commission on February 26, traffic movement of public transport such as buses, trains, and planes had been suspended as a precautionary measure. Per the decision made at the State Emergency Commission meeting on March 1, the movement has been opened from March 3. Source: https://montsame.mn/en/read/217853

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-3

According to the decision made by the State Emergency Commission on February 26, traffic movement of public transport such as buses, trains, and planes had been suspended as a precautionary measure. Per the decision made at the State Emergency Commission meeting on March 1, the movement has been opened from March 3. Source: https://montsame.mn/en/read/217853

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-4

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-5

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-6

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-7

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-8

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-9

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-10

"The capital Ulaanbaatar and all province centres are quarantined until Mar 16 to curb the outbreak," Deputy Prime Minister Enkhtuvshin Ulziisaikhan said at a press conference. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/coronavirus-mongolia-lock-down-first-covid-19-case-12520786

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-11

"The patient is presently staying in Dornogobi aimag, where he went from Ulaanbaatar city for work on March 7, and will be tested again in the near future." https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344

More than 120 people who came into close contact with the patient have been identified so far and taken to quarantine and over 500 people with indirect contact with him have been tacked down and currently are under medical observation. https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344

The health commission has also required all public and private organizations to allow female employees who are pregnant or have children under 12 to work from home, or to provide paid leave for them until the end of March. Ulan Bator, home to more than half of the country's population of 3.2 million, also decided on Tuesday to shut down all service centers, markets and shops (excluding grocery stores) until March 16. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/11/c_138866739.htm

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-12

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-13

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-14

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-15

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-16

As of today, roads have been reopened, but citizens entering into Ulaanbaatar are being asked to fill out a questionnaire answering the question of their physical condition and possible risk. https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-17

roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces. They actually stayed closed for longer. Road were reopened as at March 16th https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-18

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-19

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-20

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-21

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-22

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-23

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of March 23, 2020.” “Prohibition of public gatherings until April 30.”

Government places Ulaanbaatar and other cities on lockdown after confirming first COVID-19 case on March 10. Entry into and exit from the capital is restricted, but there is no further evidence about prohibition against leaving homes. Sources: https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ ; https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321181/mongolia-government-places-ulaanbaatar-and-other-cities-on-lockdown-due-to-covid-19-march-10-update-7

Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-24

The Government of Mongolia has decided to temporarily suspend entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April 2020. Source: http://embassyofmongolia.co.uk/?p=3265&lang=en

Prohibition of public gatherings, events and meetings, such as conferences, sporting events and concerts; https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en

“Public transport service will not be stopped in the case the situation becomes tougher. Measures will be taken in stages further. The number of buses will be reduced by 35 percent on weekdays and by 50 percent on weekends, he added.” https://montsame.mn/en/read/218524 https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/76360/mongolia-%E2%80%93-weekly-press-review-%E2%80%93-23-march-2020_en

"More than 120 people who came into close contact with the patient have been identified so far and taken to quarantine and over 500 people with indirect contact with him have been tacked down and currently are under medical observation." https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344

Mongolian authorities suspended the entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April, 2020. https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en

Movement seems possible

Mongolian authorities suspended the entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April, 2020. https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en

Daily news breiefings in govenment owned newspaper, from first case have a daily 11 a.m. press conference is still broadcast daily across local channels to update locals on any new developments that might develop each day. People are additionally handing out pamphlets in the street providing tips on how to stay healthy. https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/

The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This decision was later extended to April 30. [ https://montsame.mn/en/read/213965] https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en

Prohibition of public gatherings, events and meetings, such as conferences, sporting events and concerts; https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en

On March 27, a comprehensive set of fiscal measures for consideration has been proposed by the cabinet to protect vulnerable household and businesses and to support the economy. These include: (i) ... and (iv) an increase in credit guarantees to SMEs and soft loans from the development bank to cashmere producers. On April 13, Parliament approved tax exemption measures as proposed by the cabinet. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.mongolbank.mn/eng/news.aspx?tid=1&id=2489

The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This has now been extended to 1st September. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://montsame.mn/en/read/222416

https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mongolia-bans-transport-2-provinces-capital-until-april-25 As of 22 Apr. “Mongolian officials have halted transport to Ulaanbataar and Selenge and Darkhan-Uul provinces through 0600 April 25 to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). No traffic from other parts of Mongolia can enter the provinces. Officials will erect roadblocks on main thoroughfares. Officials have also halted passenger rail transport during the same period. However, other inter-provincial traffic is unaffected.“

"Residents of the capital are also required to register with local authorities before leaving the city. Authorities have previously shut down inbound travel to Ulaanbaatar and some other provinces following reported COVID-19 cases, and additional ground transport disruptions remain possible. Officials could erect checkpoints on main interprovincial roads and halt interprovincial rail transport without notice." http://archive.fo/u2Yd2 http://archive.vn/u2Yd2 "Closing the inter-provincial and local roads, trains, and domestic flights when prompted" https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.”

https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

Mongolia is extending its border closure until 31 May 2020, with the exception of Mongolian citizens and repatriation flights. http://embassyofmongolia.co.uk/?p=3287&lang=mn

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.”

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.”

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.”

[the three-day drill ended on 7 May] https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

[the three-day drill ended on 7 May] https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”

Although the government has decided to not restrict internal movement, it is nonetheless continuing with tracing the in and out flows on the checkpoints placed at 6 major checkpoints around the city of Ulaanbaatar (Emeelt, Baruunturuun, Gunt, Ulziit, Morin and Nalaikh) Ulaanbaatar is by far the biggest urban settlement in Mongolia concentrating almost half of the country’s population. It is a major destination, transition point and origin for population movements and as such may represent a powerful source for spreading COVID-19 to the entire country. To increase its preparedness and also an eventual response to COVID-19, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City has requested the assistance of International Organization for Migration, Mission to Mongolia (IOM) to take evidence of all the incoming and outgoing flows of people by implementing its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology. This is expected to last until June 1st. https://reliefweb.int/report/mongolia/mongolia-flow-monitoring-ulaanbaatar-covid-19-preparedness-situation-report-66-4-may

https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse as of 11 May, a country-wide school shutdown is in place.

Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings "until a vaccine is found", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html

Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings "until a vaccine is found", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html

Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings "until a vaccine is found", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html

Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings "until a vaccine is found", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html

"June 22 (Xinhua) -- The municipal government of Mongolia's capital here on Monday reopened museums and libraries across the city, relaxing the COVID-19 restrictions imposed in late February. "In order to support the capital city's economy, we have reopened service organizations in stages. This time, we decided to open 11 libraries and 12 museums across the capital city from today," Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan, mayor of Ulan Bator, told a press conference. The organizations are not allowed to serve customers if their employees are not wearing masks." http://archive.vn/6cK9m

https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia Mongolia has extended suspension of all inbound travel from foreign locations until June 30 and banned the entry of all foreign nationals for the same period.  All commercial flights, passenger rail, and auto traffic into and out of Mongolia are suspended during this time period.

https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html as of 3 July * Most of all businesses, shops, market and restaurants are working normally. * The majority of hotels and leisure places are open * All attractions in the county are open for public. * The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 15 July. * All bars and nightclubs are closed until 15 July.

"FESTIVAL & EVENT UPDATES Ulaanbaatar International Marathon annually on the third Saturday of May. This marathon has been cancelled amid restrictions preventing the coronavirus pandemic. Mongolia Naadam Festival to be live streamed to avoid public gathering between 10 July and 13 July. Based on the Covid-19 preventative measures, the Naadam Festival will be delivered to the entire nation using technological advances and solutions. The Central Stadium and Khui 7 Khudag will not be public gatherings, and everyone will be able to watch the Naadam in many electronic forms and on radio and television."

https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html as of 3 July * Most of all businesses, shops, market and restaurants are working normally. * The majority of hotels and leisure places are open * All attractions in the county are open for public. * The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 15 July. * All bars and nightclubs are closed until 15 July.

"Confirmation of School Closures for Remainder of Academic Year: On April 14, the State Emergency Commission extended the closure of all educational institutions in Mongolia for the rest of the academic year and until September 1. TV lessons will continue until June 1 and registration for kindergartens and primary schools will re-commence in mid-August." 20200707003028/ https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Hundreds of thousands of students affected by closure from pre-primary to tertiary */ https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

"Museums and libraries resumed operation as of June 22 . Closure of schools, universities, cinemas and entertainment centers until September 1. Professional and short-term training centers will be gradually opened. These include vocational trainings, language centers, and driving schools. School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 12:00AM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). However, serving and selling alcohol during the election period of June 23 – June 25 is banned. Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask." https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Could not find anything specific about

"Entry and Exit Requirements: All inbound travel from foreign locations to Mongolia has been suspended from March 13 until at least May 31. All commercial flights, passenger rail, auto, and pedestrian traffic into Mongolia are suspended during this time period. Travelers accredited to diplomatic missions, international organizations, and their direct family will be granted entry but will be quarantined for 21 days upon arrival. All other foreign citizen travelers will be denied entry to Mongolia until at least May 30 even if they are direct family members of Mongolian citizens or hold valid resident visas. All travelers are subject to health screenings and quarantine upon entry to Mongolia." https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

No new economic policies: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"On March 27, a comprehensive set of fiscal measures for consideration was proposed by the cabinet to protect vulnerable household and businesses and to support the economy. These include: (i) tax exemptions on several imported food and medical items; (ii) increase of child allowance and unemployment benefits; (iii) exemptions on CIT, PIT, and social security contributions until the end of September; and (iv) an increase in credit guarantees to SMEs and soft loans from the development bank to cashmere producers. On April 13, Parliament approved tax exemption measures as proposed by the cabinet." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Interestingly enough Chrome does not let me access what appears to be the health ministry's website (the first result when you search "?????? ???????????") because of possible malware attacks. So, I couldn't really verify this.

Pretty low positive/tested rate: they might actually be testing even asymptomatic people: http://archive.fo/AUUOy

People who lie about travel history are fined: https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html

July 13th: "Officials in Ulaanbaatar have allowed some previously closed nonessential businesses to reopen, including gyms, bars and karaoke venues, retail shops, and fitness studios. However, permitted businesses are only allowed to operate 0700-2359 daily, and owners must require patrons to wear protective face masks and conduct temperature screenings of customers. Religious buildings have reopened, but services remain suspended. Libraries and museums in the capital have also reopened. " http://archive.vn/ezYsX

July 13th: "Officials have canceled most public events and conferences and banned demonstrations nationwide." http://archive.vn/ezYsX

July 13th: "Ulaanbaatar residents are also required to register with local authorities before leaving the city. Authorities have previously shut down inbound travel to the capital and some other provinces following reported COVID-19 cases, and additional domestic ground transport controls remain possible." http://archive.vn/ezYsX

July 15th: "Mongolian authorities announced on Monday, July 13, that the ban on international flights has been extended until at least July 31, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak." "Foreign nationals remain banned from entering Mongolia." http://archive.vn/Gd1z7

"On July 17, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City reported that preparations are underway for 12 children’s camps located in green areas around Ulaanbaatar to open from July 20." http://archive.vn/jy9LE

Museums, sightseeing locations and nightclubs appear the only workplaces that are still closed until the 31st of July. https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/latest-updates-and-information-for-travelers-on-covid-19-in-mongolia

July 29th: Classes will be given in a combination of a physical classroom learning and online lessons and online classes of all levels of educational institutions from September 1. In-person classes at - kindergartens and general education schools to restart on September 1, Tuesday - vocational and industrial training centers to restart on September 14, Monday - universities, colleges and higher education institutions to restart on October 5, Monday. Students of schools in rural areas will take part in offline courses, while schools in capitals of 21 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city will organize classroom training for three days a week and TV and online classes for the remaining two days of a week. School classes will be limited up to 4-6 hours per day, with each period extending around 35-40 minutes. The decision will be followed until October 1, and will be modified in regard to the COVID-19 situation at that time. https://www.montsame.mn/en/read/232288

The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 31 August. All bars and nightclubs are closed until 31 August. http://archive.vn/EC3SP

Domestic flights, trains, and inter-city buses normally run. http://archive.vn/EC3SP

Mongolian authorities announced on Tuesday, July 28, that restrictive measures introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended through August 31. Foreign nationals remain banned from entering Mongolia and the government continues to ban international commercial flights and rail passenger transport. http://archive.vn/OjJ3q

Green Gateway”, a temporary regulation targeted to revive trade and economic cooperation and move large-scale projects and programs forward in a time of the pandemic, will come into effect from tomorrow, August 1. With implementation of the temporary regulation, freight vehicle drivers will have greater access to enter Mongolian and Chinese border checkpoints than before. A citizen who made a request to travel according to the “Green Gateway” regulation, will cross the country’s border after getting permission from corresponding organizations of the two countries and getting involved in COVID-19 test. After their passage through the border, they will follow relevant infection prevention rules of that country. Within it, citizens arrived in Mongolia from China will be put into 21+14-day mandatory isolation. http://archive.vn/czUUD

On the 4th of August, recommendations for opening organisations (such as offices, cinema etc) were released. Organisations are allowed to open, but under certain restrictions. Some sectors require closing (ie managerial positions and journalists etc) Source: https://covid19.mohs.mn/p/cat/post/60/

Government on 2 Aug on how it is using international aid: "For example, the child allowance was increased to MNT 100,000, funding for food purchases for low-income families was doubled, MNT 73,000 was provided to 73,000 people from 6.9 thousand low-income enterprises, and social welfare pensioners and permanent care recipients were provided. An additional MNT 768 billion has been spent so far, including an increase of MNT 100,000 in child benefits. In addition, in order to protect the income of citizens, business entities and organizations, a total of 1 trillion 877.9 billion MNT of social insurance premiums, personal income and corporate income tax, its interest and fines were completely exempted. The Kovid-19 epidemic has created a total budget burden of 2.5 trillion MNT. " http://archive.fo/E0dVy

Could not find the guidelines, but they at least know where do all their new cases come from: "As of Saturday, Mongolia has reported a total of 293 COVID-19 cases, all of which were imported. No local transmissions or deaths have been reported in the Asian country so far." http://archive.fo/0Bn5L