Iraq sees record COVID-19 cases as new lockdown begins

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Fri, 2021-02-19 14:10

BAGHDAD: New lockdown measures came into effect in Iraq on Friday as it recorded its highest new coronavirus caseload in 2021 — double the daily figures from less than a week ago.
Earlier this week, health authorities announced new overnight curfews would begin on February 18th, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., as well as full lockdowns on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
On its first full lockdown day on Friday, Baghdad’s main roads were clear of the usual traffic and security forces had set up new checkpoints to stop violators.

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