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Mongolian scholars developing diagnostic tool to detect coronavirus in saliva sample
Scholars of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) launched a project to develop a new PCR test kit to detect antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 in saliva sample and introduce it into use.
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COVID-19: 58 new cases recorded
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported the detection of 58 new cases of COVID-19 in the country after testing a total of 47,110 people in the past 24 hours at the laboratories in Ulaanbaatar city and Selenge, Darkhan-Uul and Dornod aimags. 
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12 charter flights scheduled for March
Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig presented four decisions made by the Cabinet and the State Emergency Commission to intensify works to repatriate Mongolian nationals from overseas countries.
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138 twins born in January
According to the ‘Electronic birth registration’ by the Ministry of Health, 5748 mothers gave birth, and 5817 children got registration numbers. From total newborn, 2971 were male, 2846 were female, and there were 138 twins.
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COVID-19: The capital city reports 49 new cases
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Online heat loss calculator of the houses
The EU funded Switch Off Air Pollution project includes inside the project website www.dulaalga.mn a simple calculator to measure the heat loss and calculate the cost of the insulation needed to your detached house. It is the first ever energy loss calculating tool that is available to public in Mongolia to measure where you are losing the energy and heat in the house by entering simple measurements of the house.
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President holds online meeting with peacekeepers
On February 16, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Kh.Battulga held an online meeting with Mongolian peacekeepers, who are serving in peacekeeping operations in the Republic of South Sudan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 
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Mongolia to receive COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX Facility
Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance, announced recently the distribution forecast for countries, including Mongolia, to be allocated Covid-19 vaccines through the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility.
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SEC to arrange 10-14 charter flights a month
The extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission was held yesterday, February 16, and discussed matters regarding the process of the ‘One door- One test’ surveillance testing campaign, traffic movement conditions as well as control for medical waste, stationary, and mobile testing points. 
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COVID-19: 28 new cases detected
28 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 38,409 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Leading airlines commit to helping UNICEF in its mission of transporting COVID-19 vaccines around the world
UNICEF has launched the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative on February 16. Under this landmark initiative, over 10 leading airlines have signed agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritization of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The Initiative will also act as a global logistics preparedness mechanism for other humanitarian and health crises over the longer term. 
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Isolation period of repatriated citizens to be no more than 10 days
It was instructed by Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Emergency Commission S.Amarsaikhan that the isolation period of those who are returning on a repatriation flight should be no more than 10 days.
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‘Leaving No One Behind’ project to provide vouchers to 2,948 households
The Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia has joined the ‘Leaving No One Behind’ Emergency Relief Project. The project was originally launched with support from the Embassy of Germany to Mongolia, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, and People in Need Mongolia.
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Online meeting held with ILO National Coordinator
Chairman of the National Statistical Office B. Batdavaa held an online meeting with International Labor Organization’s National Coordinator in Mongolia P. Bolormaa and other officials on February 15.
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Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines to be supplied to Mongolia
On February 15, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission S.Amarsaikhan held a virtual meeting with COVAX Program’s Senior Manager for Mongolia Ms. Kerry Geen, exchanging information on the process of supplying COVID-19 vaccines to Mongolia.
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Prime Minister checks COVID-19 vaccine rollout preparations
On February 16, today, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene and Minister of Health S.Enkhbold worked at the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, the national public health institute supporting the government’s response to COVID-19, to check the preparations underway for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Mongolia, which is likely to launch by next week. 
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COVID-19: 33 new cases recorded
33 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 37,530 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Mongolia ranked 61st in Democracy Index 2020
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2020 democracy index ranks Mongolia 61st out of 167 countries rated and classifies it as a “flawed democracy”.  
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30th anniversary of Mongolia’s accession to World Bank
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Mongolia’s accession to the World Bank Group. Specifically, on February 14, the eve of Tsagaan sar, the delegation led by former Minister of Finance A.Bazarkhuu signed a cooperation agreement at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the 155th member country.
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Representatives participate in 52nd session of UN Statistical Commission
Chairman of the National Statistics Office (NSO) B.Batdavaa presented the results of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Plus (MICS Plus) 2020-2021 at a side event held as part of the 52nd session of the United Nations Statistical Commission.
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Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 1 day
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 1 day
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 1 day
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 1 day
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 1 day
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 1 day
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 1 day
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 1 day
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 1 day
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 2 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 2 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 2 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 2 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 2 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 2 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 2 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 2 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 3 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 4 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 4 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 4 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 4 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 4 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 4 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 4 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 4 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 4 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 5 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 5 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 5 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 5 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 5 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 5 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 5 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 5 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 8 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 8 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 8 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 8 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 8 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 8 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 8 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 8 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 8 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 8 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 8 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 8 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 8 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 9 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 9 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 9 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 9 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 9 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 9 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 9 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 9 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 9 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 10 days
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