It's not a pressing clear and present danger in Mongolia. There have been no cases of China's latest flu crisis here. As in other countries, the much more likely risk is your local domestic flu virus.
But in order to prevent a crisis here, Mongolian officials closed the land border with their southern neighbor last week, as well as all universities, schools, pre-schools, trainings and public gatherings. The kids' teachers still have to show up to work. We were there yesterday to pick up their homework. and books. Many of their lessons will continue via internet for Clara. Josiah is reading a lot more with his mom, getting a little taste of what home school was like for his sisters.
The government order means our trainings with basketball and Alpha must stop, as well as church meetings until March 1st. Last Sunday we worshipped together without kids' church and without greeting time. Some people wore masks. More Mongolians are doing that at work now too.
We are wondering how this government step will affect the Mongolian Lunar New Year celebrations in late February. That's the one where friends and family visit up to 10 homes over 5-10 days for feasting and greetings. God knows. He is able to heal and protect. As we pray for people in China, we also pray He will keep Mongolia safe and make this break a blessing for his purposes.
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