Bubonic Plague Forces Lockdown in Khuvsgul

Bubonic Plague Forces Lockdown in Khuvsgul
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A state of emergency has been declared in Tsagaan-Uur soum of Khuvsgul Province after a 24-year-old resident died from bubonic plague. As part of the emergency measures, all travel into and out of the province will be suspended until September 15. Authorities have placed 24 medical workers who treated the patient, along with 113 identified close contacts, under strict monitoring.