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Test kits for quick detection of coronavirus donated
Members of the Mongolian Medical Engineers Association, biomedical equipment engineers and technicians handed over 275 pieces of test kits for quick detection of coronavirus to the Ministry of Health.
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9.2 million sq.m public area to be decontaminated
 In frames of preventive measures against coronavirus spread, disinfection works have being carried out since February 8 in over 11.600 food, factory and service places and sales points of the capital city by 37 organizations with special licenses.
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126 people who had close contact with the French national tested negative
Tests of 126 people, who had direct contact with the French national, who detected to be infected with COVID-19, such as having same flights and train travel as well as shaking hands, were confirmed negative, reported D.Nyamkhuu, director of National Center for Communicable Disease (NCCD), at a press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.  
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Officials say Ulaanbaatar’s air quality improved since last year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 12, Corresponding municipal officers of Ulaanbaatar city organized a press briefing to give updates on air quality in Ulaanbaatar and other timely issues. 
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BoM decreases its policy rate to 10 percent
 At its regular meeting held today, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) made a decision to reduce the policy rate by 1.0 percentage point to 10.0 percent. 
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‘Sky Circle’ and ‘Cable Car’ projects to be implemented
At its regular meeting held on March 10, the Cabinet resolved to implement ‘Sky Circle’ and ‘Cable Car’ projects that were outlined in ‘Vision-2050’ and a general plan to develop Ulaanbaatar city until 2040. Minister of Road and Transport Development B.Enkh-Amgalan presented the decision to the reporters.
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Mongolia to evacuate its citizens from South Korea, Japan, and other counties
Under the directive of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh, the Cabinet at its meeting today decided to evacuate 1,000 Mongolians staying in South Korea on a short-term visa or who have urgent needs by four charter flights.
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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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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 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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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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Boxer B.Chinzorig qualifies for Olympics
World Military Boxing Champion B.Chinzorig has qualified for Olympics by winning over his Indian opponent Manish Kaushik in men’s 63 kg. 
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Mongolia restricting entry from countries with widespread transmission of Covid-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, Mongolia extended the suspension of flights to and from South Korea, Japan, Irkutsk, and Ulan-Ude to Mongolia until March 28.
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Half a million people undergo medical screening before entering or leaving Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon the decision issued by Governor of the Capital City, government organizations in Ulaanbaatar city have been in a heightened state of readiness in preparation since February 13. 
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Hospital equipment worth MNT 3.2 billion handed over to the Ministry of Health
According to the Government resolutions No 30 and No 48 dated in 2020, 9 types and 572 pieces of hospital equipment and devices worth MNT 3.2 billion that are required for prevention and ensuring readiness of medical assistance and services for novel coronavirus infection have been handed over to healthcare organizations including the National Center for Communicable Disease, the State Central First Hospital, the State Central Third Hospital, National Traumatology and Orthopedics Research Center and hospitals of nine districts of the capital city, with investment of projects and programs financed by the Asian Development Bank.
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Winners of essay contest receive scholarships to study in Russia
On March 6, winners of the annual Russian essay contest organized by the ‘Novosti Mongolia’ weekly operated by MONTSAME news agency and the Russian Centre of Science and Culture were awarded scholarships to study in Russia.
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S.Bilguun becomes FIDE Grand Master of Chess
International Master of Chess Bilguun Sumiya has qualified for Grand Master title.
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Garbage trucks for sorted waste to be put into service
On March 5, the Ulaanbaatar city government handed over two garbage trucks purchased with local funds to Chingeltei district. 
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Coal export through Zamyn-Uud checkpoint resumed
 Beginning March 4, heavy trucks loading coal started crossing the border through Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint after being fully decontaminated.
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Situations of foreign debt, human rights in Mongolia presented at Human Rights Council Session
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is taking place between 24 February and 20 March in Geneva, Switzerland. 
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Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 1 hour
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 2 hours
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National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 3 days
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Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 4 days
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Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 4 days
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GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 4 days
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PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 4 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 6 days
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President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 7 days
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Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 8 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 8 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 9 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 9 days
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UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 9 days
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 9 days
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Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 9 days
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Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 9 days
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First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 10 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 10 days
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