Iraq's Kurdistan Region recording highest-ever daily COVID-19 cases
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been hard hit by both the coronavirus and the economic impact of the lockdowns, as a top politician announces he has contracted the virus.
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is experiencing all-time highs in COVID-19 cases, and a prominent politician announced he has contracted the coronavirus.
The number of cases has been rising steadily in the autonomous region since June. On Tuesday, the region registered a daily record of 653 coronavirus cases. On Wednesday, 566 cases were registered — the second-highest daily toll ever, according to Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) statistics.
