Iraq's COVID-19 cases rise to 1,202

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BAGHDAD, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed a total of 1,202 COVID-19 cases and up to 69 deaths from the virus across the country.

Of the 80 cases confirmed during the past 24 hours, 15 were detected in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the ministry said in a statement.

So far, out of the total confirmed cases, 69 have died and 452 others recovered, according to the statement.

The Iraqi authorities have taken several measures to contain the outbreak of COVID-19, including extending a nationwide curfew until April 19.

To help Iraq cope with the coronavirus spread, a Chinese team of seven experts has been working with their Iraqi counterparts since March 7. Enditem

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