Ulaanbaatar
COVID-19 heightened state of readiness regime extended until August 31
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting dated June 30, the cabinet extended the current nationwide regime of heightened state of readiness or high alert together with Orange Level of regulations that are in place until August 31 in order to combat the coronavirus pandemic and alleviate the risks associated with it. The regime is being adhered by state and local government administrative organizations of the country’s all territorial units and all private enterprises and individuals.
Under the coronavirus-related Orange Level of restriction, which is issued when cluster infections are confirmed and local cases recorded in the past 14 days are related to each other in terms of their timing and locations, complete or partial heightened state of readiness is declared and operations of public and private organizations and individuals are restricted to a certain extent depending on the situation.
As of now, Arkhangai, Bulgan, Gobi-Altai, Gobisumber, Darkhan-Uul, Zavkhan, Orkhon and Selenge aimags are at a level of high transmission of COVID-19 cases.
The decision to extend the current restriction to prevent from further transmission of COVID-19 is made on the basis of recommendations by World Health Organization, Ministry of Health and experts and a risk assessment team.
Moreover, the cabinet extended the present temporary suspension imposed on the movement of passengers through the country’s border checkpoints, except for the Zamiin-Uud and Altanbulag auto vehicle border points and Chinggis Khaan air border crossing point, until the end of August 31, 2021. The measure is aimed at preventing from the coronavirus infections.
In Ulaanbaatar, all types of food production and services (restaurants, cafes, food chains, coffee shops, food courts, buffets, eateries, etc) are allowing only those people who have been fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 to be admitted to indoor dining or to serve take-out and delivery services. In addition, operations of tourist camps and resorts are suspended, and retail and wholesale shops and service places that are not included in the restriction are permitted to open between 7 AM and 10 PM.
