Iraq implements odd-even traffic restriction to curb COVID-19

The Iraqi authorities imposed new health restrictions, including using odd-even vehicle rationing system, to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. A statement by the office of caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday said that the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety, headed by Abdul Mahdi, decided to implement the traffic restriction system as of Tuesday in accordance with instructions to be issued later by the Ministry of Interior, Xinhua news agency reported.

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