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Mongolia Country Situationer www.adnasia.org
On paper, Mongolia looks like a country that would have trouble with Covid-19. It is a small, developing country with just over 3 million people, most of whom live in its capital, Ulaanbaatar. Though its population is scant (a little over 3 million), it is locked in place by Russia to the north, and by China everywhere else. Both of its powerful neighbors have struggled with the pandemic: China, the epicenter, had resorted to drastic restrictions to stem the outbreak, while Russia’s response has been slow, marred by lack of transparency. But to date, Mongolia hasn’t seen community transmission of Covid-19, and its cases have yet to surpass 300. None have died yet from the infection.
The key lay in its early response. Mongolia closed its borders to China on 27 January, ahead of nearly every other country. On the same day, it announced that schools would begin suspensions. This impeccable foresight proved critical in the country’s efforts to stay clear of the virus’s warpath. On 11 March, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic; Mongolia recorded its first case just a day before.
All the while, Mongolia has kept its doors open for Mongolian citizens seeking to return home; over 10,000 have been repatriated. The country was also able to hold its parliamentary elections on 24 June. Despite the threat of infection, more than 70 percent of voters showed up, following strict health protocols. The incumbent Mongolian People’s Party won by a landslide, trailed distantly by the opposition. The pandemic has nevertheless exposed the country’s weaknesses. Thousands of people have lost their jobs and domestic violence has seen recent spikes.
Published Date:2020-08-24
