The UB Post-Leading English News

The number of people infected has increased by around 100 each day, according to the Ministry of Health, and shows no sign of decreasing.
The first case was reported on Thursday, May 8, before quickly escalating.
On May 14, the number was at 491 child infections. “It’s predicted that the spread of the disease is likely to reach its peak level in June or July since the disease thrives in warm weather,� said D.Narangerel, an official at the ministry.

A nationwide health campaign is ongoing as there is no specific treatment for EV71 infections and a vaccine is not currently available worldwide.
From last week, all schoolchildren in grades one to five were sent on summer holidays earlier than the scheduled date at the request of health authorities, while sixth graders and up are taking their exams as scheduled.
Across Mongolia, all types of schools are on heightened alert as teachers and parents are being told to keep the fundamentals of basic personal hygiene by taking simple precautions like washing hands.

Health authorities put information posters about major symptoms EV71 virus and general precaution advisories in all public places in Ulaanbaatar, and urged all public institutions to wrap entrance door handles with disinfected and chloride bandages.
No severe cases or deaths have been reported to date, with only mild cases reported, according to health authorities.
The virus causes cold-like symptoms, diarrhea, and sores on the hands, feet and mouth. Severe cases can cause fluid to accumulate on the brain, resulting in polio-like paralysis and death.