Parents to be allowed paid leave to nurse their flu-infected children

Society
anudari@montsame.gov.mn
2020-01-30 14:35:56

Ulaanbaatar /MONSTAME/ The Cabinet, with its resolution No. 30 dated January 26, instructed the heads of state-owned organizations to entitle their employees - parents and guardians - with children affected by flu or flu-like illnesses to paid leave of up to five days and recommended the same to private sector organizations.


Also, it was decided to take out MNT 510 million from the Government's Reserve Fund to prevent the novel coronavirus, ensure the preparedness of medical services, and purchase medicines and medical tools, personal protective equipment, disinfectants, test kits, and other equipment much needed for border control posts.


Minister of Health D.Sarangerel was assigned to purchase necessary hospital equipment and devices with funds from the approved budget.