SEC urges people to celebrate Tsagaan Sar at their homes
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONSTAME/. Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia
S.Amarsaikhan presented current situation of the pandemic and responsive
measures being taken during today’s cabinet meeting.
According to the latest data, the positive percent in
coronavirus tests reached 29.5 percent nationwide. Furthermore, the infection
rate of children in positive test results increased to 22 percent. As of
January 30, 2,153 children who are diagnosed with COVID-19 are undergoing
hospital treatments.
Considering the current COVID-19 situation in the country, the
Government and the State Emergency Commission urged people to continue to
adhere to infection control regimes and celebrate Tsagaan Sar at their homes.
Since COVID-19 vaccination rollout launched, 75.1 percent of the
citizens in the capital city have received the first dose of the vaccine, while
72 percent have been fully vaccinated and 52.4 percent have received their
third jabs. In addition, 5.1 percent were vaccinated with the fourth dose.
Moreover, a total of 68,554 children aged 12-15 and 27,043 children aged 16-17, and 3031 pregnant women have been fully immunized against COVID-19.