COVID-19 Updates in Mongolia
Undergoing treatment:
141
Recovered:
44
Number of Deaths:
0
Under direct observation:
1623
All international flights are suspended until:
COVID-19 Updates in Mongolia
- Undergoing treatment: 141
- Recovered: 44
- Number of Deaths: 0
- Under direct observation: 1623
- All international flights are suspended until MAY 31
Reclaim your
Right to Breathe
Air pollution is a story we can end, starting with the most polluted city in the world–Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Understand the public health crisis, the causes, and the complexity of air pollution issues and learn about what YOU can do about it.
Air Quality in Mongolia
Click on an air quality monitoring station to see the station details
Did you know?
Students affected by traffic pollution experience a drop in test scores, an increase in behavioral incidents and more absences.
– Heissel et al., 2019 (NBER)
40% lower lung function was observed in children living in the city compared to those living in rural areas
– Bankole et al., 2017 (NCBI)
Take action now
Make sure to wear filtered anti-air pollution masks
Let’s use air purifiers with HEPA filters
Get Involved
Provide nutrition and hygiene kits to families to protect them from flu and coronavirus risk in Mongolia
Read the 10 best practices to protect yourself from air pollution in Mongolia
Print out the poster and comic book to teach your children about air pollution
The Latest
Protect Yourself
Coronavirus and air pollution in Mongolia: What You Need to Know
19 · Feb · 2020
Air pollution increases the potential health risks of COVID-19.
News
Mongolia’s air pollution crisis is the future of our cities.
16 · Dec · 2019
The only long-term solution to the air pollution crisis is a shift towards clean energy.
News
Mongolia’s Capital Banned Coal To Fix Its Pollution Problem. Will It Work?
15 · Dec · 2019
With the air pollution problem worsening, many are hopeful that a ban on coal will help improve the situation.
News
Pollution Pushes Mongolia’s Herders to Reconsider City Life
16 · Dec · 2019
City life brings both opportunity and danger in Ulaanbaatar, where migrants from the countryside are reconsidering the benefits of staying in the polluted city.
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