IRAQ
Iraq: COVID-19 Situation Report No.1, 27 February 2020
Source: OCHA
Published 27 Feb 2020
KEY MESSAGES
Six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iraq as of 27-February-2020
Emergency Cell has been convened
Month-long school closures implemented in KRI
Restrictions on gatherings in public sites in several governorates
Iraq has shut its border with Iran and barred entry from eight other countries considered to be high risk for transmission
SITUATION OVERVIEW
The first recorded case of COVID-19 (also colloquially known as “coronavirus”) was recorded in Iraq on 24-February, in the city of Najaf, in Najaf governorate. The patient was a theology student from Iran. Four more cases were reported in Kirkuk governorate on 25-February; the patients were an Iraqi family who recently returned from Iran. One additional case was confirmed in Baghdad on 27-February, again from a traveler who had visited Iran. No additional cases have been confirmed, but testing is underway throughout the country. There have been no known fatalities in Iraq to date due to COVID-19.
https://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-covid-19-situation-report-no1-27-february-2020
BAHRAIN
Returnees from Iran
Bahrain reports 7 new coronavirus cases – 33 infected
17 mins ago
MANAMA, Feb 26 (KUNA) — The Bahraini Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported seven new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the kingdom’s total number of confirmed infected cases up to 33.
https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/bahrain-reports-7-new-coronavirus-cases-33-infected/
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Coronavirus: Bahrain extends suspension of flights from Dubai, Sharjah
BNA/Manama
Filed on February 27, 2020 | Last updated on February 27, 2020 at 05.33 pm
The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that it has reduced the number of incoming regional flights and has extended the suspension of all flights arriving from Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport for an additional 48 hours. This decision has been taken in order to safeguard the health of the Kingdom’s citizens and residents