The Iraqi government has imposed restrictions in the capital Baghdad as of March 17 until March 24 to prevent coronavirus from spreading, the state news agency said on Sunday.

Iran Press/Middle East: At least 124 cases have been confirmed so far in Iraq, the Health Ministry said on Sunday, and 10 people have died. 

Also, Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Baghdad airport as of March 17 until March 24, the government said in a statement on Sunday, in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.

The government imposed a curfew in the capital Baghdad over the same period earlier on Sunday. At least 110 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed so far in Iraq, and 10 people have died.

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