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.
Sulaimaniyah province has fared the worst, with more than 9,500 cases to date. Erbil, the capital province, has had more than 7,300 cases. The less-populated Dahuk province has had only around 1,400 cases, according to the KRG.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party dominates Sulaimaniyah. On Tuesday, its co-chair announced he has the coronavirus.
