Iraq's neighbour Iran has reported 16 coronavirus deaths. FMTNews Coronavirus Iraq China
Medical staff perform a general medical examination at a hotel where Iranian citizens live in Najaf, Iraq.
Iraq is deeply concerned about its exposure to the Iranian outbreak, as it has deep cultural and religious ties with its neighbour and typically receives millions of Iranian pilgrims each year. International experts worry that official numbers could underestimate the scale of Iran’s outbreak, because of a high number of cases reported among people travelling from Iran.Schools and universities were suspended for 10 days in Najaf, and citizens urged to avoid travelling there. Public gatherings in Najaf were banned until further notice and the ministry advised that they not be held throughout Iraq.
Fears over the spread of the virus come as Iraq faces a domestic crisis with nearly 500 people killed since Oct 1 in mass anti-government demonstrations.
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