Mongolia reports over 360,000 COVID-19 cases www.xinhuanet.com
Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia reported 921 new local infections of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the national caseload to 361,505, the country's health ministry said on Monday.
Among the latest confirmed cases, 667 were detected in the capital city of Ulan Bator, which is hardest hit by the pandemic.
Meanwhile, the national death toll increased to 1,672 after 11 more people aged over 40 died from the virus in the past day.
Currently, 16,451 COVID-19 patients are being treated in hospitals across the country, according to the ministry.
The resurgence of the virus has continued due to the highly contagious Delta variant.
The country's health authorities have urged the public to avoid mass gatherings, wear masks in public and receive a booster shot.
Published Date:2021-11-01