On Monday, Iraq has banned all public gatherings and called on citizens to avoid visiting sacred cities and sites to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, an official statement said.
Then on Wednesday came more restricted orders, as the Iraqi authorities have ordered the closure of the Najaf province for non-residents starting on Wednesday for a week to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
Najaf is a major destination for Shi’ite pilgrims.
Authorities also called on Iraqis arriving from Iran, China, South Korea, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Kuwait and Bahrain to stay at home for self-quarantine for 14 days, the statement said.
