Iraq: CoronaVirus Meter

Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility [EN/AR/KU]

16h | ReliefWeb

Arabic Analysis on Iraq about Climate Change and Environment, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 10 Aug 2020 by UNDP ...

ISIS Took Advantage of COVID-19 Restrictions to Ramp Up Attack in Iraq, Report Finds

6d | Military.com

There were 405 ISIS attacks during the quarter in Iraq, with major spikes during Ramadan, according to data analysis.

Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iraq reports highest daily COVID-19 infections as Turkey announces economic recovery from outbreak

1d | N.C.N. Limited on MSN.com

A medic performs COVID-19 testing at a Chinese-built lab in Baghdad, Iraq on July 29, 2020. (Xinhua photo) -- Iraq reports ...

Iraq’s New Government: What to Know

6h | Cfr.org

Iraq’s new prime minister has formed a government in the hope of uniting the country’s factions, but challenges in combating ...

Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iran's COVID-19 cases top 320,000, while Iraq's tally surpasses 140,000 as pandemic resurgence continues

5d | N.C.N. Limited on MSN.com

Adha holiday in Tehran, Iran, on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Ahmad Halabisaz/Xinhua) --Iran's COVID-19 cases top 320,000; --Iraq ...

Iraq eyes Russian vaccine as daily COVID-19 infections hit 3,396

8h | Xinhua

An Iraqi health official said on Tuesday that Iraq wants to secure the Russian COVID-19 vaccine after it is internationally approved, as the country's health ministry reported 3,396 new cases during ...

US says blast hits Iraq convoy, border attack claim false

7h | Washington Times

An explosion targeted a U.S.-led coalition convoy in Iraq on Tuesday and caused no casualties, just hours after a newly formed Shiite militant group falsely claimed bombing a similar convoy at the ...

First COVID-19 case among residents reported in Syrian IS camp

1d | Al-Monitor

A resident of al-Hol camp for Islamic State (IS) families in Syria has COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case of the ...

Iraq yet to hit COVID-19 pandemic peak: Official

23h | Sify.com

Baghdad, Aug 10 (IANS) Despite the overall coronavirus caseload increasing to 150,115, Iraq was yet to reach the peak of the pandemic, Deputy Minister of Health Hazim al-Jumaili said. "Iraq has not ...

Thousands of vulnerable IDP and returnee families across Iraq will receive increased support thanks to additional funding from Germany [EN/AR]

22h | ReliefWeb

Arabic News and Press Release on Iraq about Contributions, Protection and Human Rights, Epidemic and more; published on 11 Aug 2020 by UNHCR ...

Iraq yet to hit COVID-19 pandemic peak: Official

23h | Sify.com

Baghdad, Aug 10 (IANS) Despite the overall coronavirus caseload increasing to 150,115, Iraq was yet to reach the peak of the pandemic, Deputy Minister of Health Hazim al-Jumaili said. "Iraq has not ...

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Gulf energy ministers, Iraq see improving global economy

4d | العربية.نت

Energy ministers from Gulf oil producing countries including Saudi Arabia and Iraq held a call on Friday and said they were ...

Chinese-built lab helps Iraq in anti-COVID-19 battle

2d | Global Times

A medic performs COVID-19 testing at a Chinese-built lab in Baghdad, Iraq on July 29, 2020. (Xinhua) It is a race against ...

Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iranian president predicts 6 more months of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran as Iraq yet to hit pandemic peak

2d | N.C.N. Limited on MSN.com

Women wearing face masks walk at an old bazaar in Marivan city, western Iran, July 22, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) ...

Thousands of vulnerable IDP and returnee families across Iraq will receive increased support thanks to additional funding from Germany [EN/AR]

22h | ReliefWeb

Arabic News and Press Release on Iraq about Contributions, Protection and Human Rights, Epidemic and more; published on 11 Aug 2020 by UNHCR ...

Flights Between Turkey, Iraq Suspended Over Coronavirus: Iraq Aviation

9d | New York Times

Flights between Turkey and Iraq have been suspended because of rising coronavirus infections in Turkey, Iraq's Aviation Authority said on Sunday.

20 Postcard Notes From Iraq: With Love in the Age of COVID-19

4d | CounterPunch

I was in the Iraqi Kurdistan region when COVID-19 hit the world hard in March of this year. Suddenly, all airports, roads ...

Roundup: Iraq reports highest daily COVID-19 infections as Turkey announces economic recovery from outbreak

1d | The Star

Iraq confirmed on Monday 3,484 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the outbreak of the deadly disease in the country. Meanwhile Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced ...

United States of America continues its support to UNHCR critical work in Iraq

2d | ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on Iraq about Contributions, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 09 Aug 2020 by UNHCR ...

Floods, coronavirus dent India's tea output in first half of 2020

12h | YAHOO!

India's tea production in the first half of 2020 fell 26.4% from a year ago to 348.26 million kilograms (kg) as heavy floods ...

Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iranian president predicts 6 more months of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran as Iraq yet to hit pandemic peak

2d | N.C.N. Limited on MSN.com

Women wearing face masks walk at an old bazaar in Marivan city, western Iran, July 22, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) ...

Iraq reports record daily COVID-19 cases with 3,484

1d | Xinhua

The Iraqi Health Ministry on Monday recorded 3,484 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase since the outbreak of the disease, while an Iraqi health official said that Iraq is communicating with ...

Nonprofit helping veterans heal during COVID-19 through aquatic therapy

3h | 7News and TheDenverChannel.com

The 2008 recession proved devastating not only to the economy but American lives after suicide numbers spiked in its wake. A ...

Oil prices back on the rise on U.S. stimulus hopes, Iraq output cut

1d | Metro US

Oil prices climbed in early trade on Monday, clawing back over half of Friday’s losses, on hopes for a stimulus deal to shore ...

Roundup: Iran calls for enhancing anti-coronavirus cooperation in E. Mediterranean region; Saudi Arabia's COVID-19 cases exceed 290,000

1h | The Star

Iran on Tuesday called for extending the cooperation on fighting COVID-19 in Eastern Mediterranean region. Meanwhile, the tally of coronavirus infections in Saudi Arabia surpassed 290,000.

Iraq reports 74 deaths, 3325 new Covid-19 infections

2d | Middle East North Africa Financial Network

Seventy four deaths and 3325 new infections with the coronavirus (Covid-19) were reported in Iraq during the last 24 hours.<br />Results of laboratory and medical tests on Saturday confirmed that 74 ...

Conservative foreign aid can strengthen US interests in the coronavirus recovery

5h Opinion | Washington Examiner

Conservatives have had to rethink (temporarily) the role of government in response to the coronavirus. Since there is a ...

Oil rises 1% on Saudi Aramco’s upbeat demand view, Iraq supply cut

1d | Metro US

“Saudi Arabia and Iraq forging better relationships over the oil deal are ... and the White House on a new support package ...

A Navy spouse and psychotherapist on why the US won't protect itself from coronavirus

9h Opinion | Business Insider

In a country that lacks any disciplined and unified response to the pandemic, our ever-mobile military has become a ...

WHO and the Ministry of Health, Iraq launch the second phase of the COVID-19 awareness-raising campaign [EN/AR]

1d | ReliefWeb

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health, Iraq kick-started the second phase of the COVID-19 awareness-raising campaign in high-risk areas of Thi Qar and Missan south of ...