Ulaanbaatar
WHO Representative in Mongolia gives Covid-19 information and advice
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On May 15, at the request of Speaker
of the State Great Khural (Parliament) G.Zandanshatar, World Health
Organization (WHO)’s Representative to Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa held a
briefing on the Covid-19 situation at the State Palace.
He said, “The State Emergency Commission organized an emergency
management exercise for COVID-19 response on May 6-8 in addition to restricting
public events and the Tsagaan Sar - Lunar New Year. The exercise played an
important role in strengthening cooperation between professional organizations
and demonstrated the country’s efforts to prepare for a response should an
outbreak occur. The Government and State Emergency Commission are addressing
every issue of concern and Mongolians are standing together against the pandemic. The
citizens’ compliance with the advice and guidance of health authorities is commendable."
He continued "Citizens’ compliance with the decisions of their Government
and the World Health Organization is extremely important in fighting the
disease. We might still put more restrictions and stay-at home regulations in
place depending on how things play out and that means we have to adapt to
the current situation.
We are holding this briefing to also clear Covid-19 misconceptions
in the community. According to health experts, people could become re-infected
with COVID-19 even after recovery. To protect our friends, family, and the
community, we have to frequently wash our hands, keep social distance, do exercise, and avoid drinking and smoking. We have to remain on guard
as the pandemic has yet to pass. Misinformation about Covid-19 is more
dangerous than the disease itself,” the WHO representative said, requesting people
to receive their news from reliable sources.
“The State Emergency Commission has been conducting risk assessments regularly. As there is no Covid-19 vaccine or medicine yet, we have to follow the government’s decisions. Covid-19 cases in Mongolia are detected in returnees from abroad and there has been no local transmission so far” he added, while commending the achievements of the Government of Mongolia.
