AKIPRESS.COM - In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, Mongolia extended the suspension of flights to and from South Korea, Japan, Irkutsk, and Ulan-Ude until March 28, Montsame said.

L.Munkhtushig, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today informed that all foreign nationals travelling from China, Japan, South Korea, Italy and Iran, or foreign travelers who had visited these high-risk countries within the last two weeks are not allowed to enter Mongolia.

“Mongolian nationals returning from these countries will be placed in quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.” said Mr. Munkhtushig.

He also reminded that Mongolian nationals currently living in foreign countries with suspended direct flights to Mongolia are still able to return to Mongolia through Moscow or Berlin.

About 120 Mongolian nationals living in South Korea have submitted their requests to return home to the Mongolian Embassy in Seoul. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will present their requests to the National Emergency Commission, said Director General Munkhtushig.