Mongolia Has Closed Its Border With China Over Concerns Of The Coronavirus

FOX News: Coronavirus outbreak: Mongolia closes China border

The government of Mongolia said Monday it has closed its large border with China, and Malaysia announced that it would bar visitors from the Chinese province at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak after medical officials warned its ability to spread was growing.

The ban makes both nations the second and third countries to close its border with China, following North Korea. Malaysian officials said they would halt the issue of visas for Chinese travelers from Wuhan, where the virus was first reported last month, and surrounding areas.

The decision was made after consultations with experts and following the advice of the World Health Organization. Mongolia has also closed its schools, playgrounds and universities until March 2.

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WNU Editor: Asian countries are starting to close their borders. Malaysia is no longer issuing visas with China. North Korea has closed its borders. Mongolia has not only closed its border with China, but they have also closed their schools, playgrounds and universities until March 2.

The decision by Mongolia's government concerns me. They have close ties with China, and are very aware on what is happening there. This closure tells me that their contacts in China are telling them that this outbreak is incredibly dangerous, and that all precautions should be taken. Hence the closure of the border.

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