Iraq confirms sixth case of coronavirus in the country, total reaches 6

Iraq has recently reported a new case of coronavirus, bringing total of positive cases in country to six. newest case is that of a young man in Baghd who h travelled from Iran.  Health Ministry reported new case on Thursday. Iraq has taken several measures like preventing its citizens from travelling to certain countries amid growing coronavirus fears.

Travel ban to 9 countries

countries on ban list are China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Reports have also claimed that Iraq has ordered suspension of schools and university and closure of cinemas, cafes, clubs, and or public garing spots nationwide from February 27 to March 7.

According to reports, due to fears regarding a possible coronavirus outbreak, Iraq has banned all public garings and also banned travellers from Kuwait and Bahrain from entry into country. most recent ban of Kuwait and Bahrain takes total number of countries on ban list to 9.

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Bahrain discovers new cases and suspends flights

Three new coronavirus cases were recently confirmed in Bahrain bringing total number of confirmed cases in country to 26. According to reports, all three new cases include Bahraini women who arrived in Bahrain International Airport on indirect flights from Iran. As per reports, nine ditional cases were also confirmed in which all Baharani and Saudi citizens that were discovered to have coronavirus were travelling from Iran via Dubai and Sharjah through Bahrain airport.

After discovery, it was anunced that all flights from Dubai and Sharjah would be suspended for two days, starting on February 26. According to reports, authorities on Tuesday confirmed that y were conducting tests for all those entering Bahrain from affected countries.

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In dition, health ministry also asked all those who h visited Iran in month of February to voluntarily come forward for testing. Dubai has been screening passengers on incoming flights from China, where outbreak began. Long-haul carriers Emirates and Etih are among few international airlines still flying to Beijing. However, outbreak in Iran only became public in recent days.