Bars and trade centers to remain closed
Member of the State Emergency Commission Ts.Ganzorig reported that the activities of the some enterprises will continue normally, while 18 business sectors will be restricted after the transition to the state of high readiness on May 8.
Restaurants, cafes, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias and mobile canteens are only allowed to operate based on delivery and takeout orders.
Restricted activities:
• Demonstrations, rallies and competitions
• Travel and weddings
• All kinds of bars
• Food production and service areas (Restaurants, cafes, chain restaurants, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, buffets, mobile restaurants are restricted from serving in-house, with takeout order and delivery catering services are permitted.)
• Exhibitions and trade fairs
• Non-food trade center
• Education centers
• Cultural events and entertainment
• Relaxation center
• Fitness center
• Saunas, swimming pools and public bath houses
• Hotels
• Tourism facilities
• Religious ceremonies, churches, monasteries and places of worship
• Physical education and sports events other than preparation for the Olympics, continental, world and international competitions
• Children’s playground and basketball and football courts
• Public dance and all kinds of dance clubs
BUSES RETURN TO NORMAL SCHEDULE
Due to the government’s decision, the State Emergency Commission introduced the operating procedures of legal entities. Infection control regime will be strictly followed and gatherings of more than 30 people are restricted at any time. A strict social distancing rule of two meter in public will be enforced.
Traffic movements are allowed between 7:00 a.m. and midnight. Public transportation in the city will follow an infection control regime on a regular schedule.
In addition, crossers need to fill out questionnaires at city checkpoints.
HAIR SALON AND FITNESS TO OPEN FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE
Immunization against the coronavirus is underway across the country and more than 520,000 people were fully vaccinated as of May 5. Head of the Special Inspection Agency of the government Ts.Ganzorig explained in detail the benefits those who received vaccination will be entitled to.
From May 8, fully vaccinated hairdressers and beauticians will be permitted work and serve only vaccinated people.
From May 15, fitness centers, saunas and swimming pools will be open to fully vaccinated people.
Citizens have to obtain a vaccine certificate from e-Mongolia with a QR code to gain the “right” to access these services. The system for code recognition will be ready May 10, said the Department of Communications and Information Technology.
Ts.Ganzorig highlighted, “The State Emergency Commission estimates that by May 22, all 1 million residents in Ulaanbaatar will be fully vaccinated. The deadline for re-dosing is May 22 and June 1. If citizens are active, Ulaanbaatar residents will be fully vaccinated during this period. On May 5, more than 80,000 people nationwide were vaccinated. At this rate, it is estimated that 1.1 million people will have received the first dose in provinces by May 22.”
“Restaurants and coffee shops will be open only for delivery and takeout order from May 8 for a certain period of time. The risks remain. About 1,000 people are infected every day, and the mortality rate has not dropped. However, experts estimate that the lockdown results will be visible in more than 20 days,” he explained.
FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE TO RECEIVE 50,000 MNT
Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan announced on May 5 that the government will implement two types of measures to intensify vaccination, implying that welfare will be given on the condition of being vaccinated against COVID-19. Restrictive measures will be taken against those who have not been vaccinated, and a cash incentive will be given to those who have been fully vaccinated.
B.Javkhlan said, “The vaccine is voluntary, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put the world to the test. Therefore, vaccination is a matter of civic responsibility. People who have not been vaccinated should not be put at risk by society as a whole. Some measures will be taken against those who have not been vaccinated. Of the 47,000 people in Ulaanbaatar who receive food stamps, 29,000 have not even received the first dose of the vaccine. There are 211,000 people receiving various types of welfare, of which more than 80,000 have not been vaccinated. Therefore, starting on May 5, food vouchers and welfare for the following months will be considered based on whether you have been vaccinated. Funding for this will be provided as part of the budget reform.”