BAGHDAD, Mar 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Health Ministry, on Friday (yesterday), confirmed three more deaths from COVID-19, and 15 new cases, bringing the total number of infected to 208.
The new cases included six in the capital Baghdad, four in Basra, two in the provinces of Najaf and Muthanna, and one in Sulaimaniyah in northeastern Iraq, the ministry said, in a statement.
So far, a total of 208 cases have been confirmed, 17 of whom have died, and 49 others have recovered, according to the ministry.
To help Iraq cope with the COVID-19 spread, a Chinese team of seven experts has been working with their Iraqi counterparts since Mar 7, in the fight against the viral respiratory disease, which has been under control in China, through a nationwide campaign.– NNN-NINA
