Ulaanbaatar
Prime Minister gives orders to government officials
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ At its extended meeting on November 15, the Cabinet backed the State Emergency Commission’s proposal to extend the heightened state of readiness for disaster protection or strict-lockdown by 14 days until 6 AM of December 1, approving a resolution. After the meeting, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh gave the following orders to Cabinet members, state administrative officials, and aimag and capital city governors.
- To speed up the detection of suspected cases, promptly control and stop the infection spread, and enhance public health protection and risk reduction,
- To decontaminate infected public spaces, buildings, and surfaces with promptitude and supervise the decontamination efforts,
- To prevent food supply disruptions, increase food and medication supply for vulnerable communities and dorm students, prevent domestic violence, and improve child protection,
- To prevent interruption in supply of fuel, power, heat, and water, and oil transport.
While giving orders, the Prime Minister said the government must curb the infection spread within the period of heightened state of readiness and instructed citizens to stay at home, wash their hands, and wear masks and keep social distance when outside for essential activities.
