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Mongolia confirms first coronavirus case

10 Mar 2020, 1:58 AM
Mongolia confirms first coronavirus case

ULAANBAATAR, March 10 — Mongolia said on Tuesday that a French national working in the country has been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus that has spread throughout the globe, marking the country's first case.

The National Emergency Commission said in a statement the individual travelled to Mongolia from France and transited through Moscow.

The government has identified 42 people the patient has met with and another 120 individuals who had close contact with the person.

— Reuters

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