Baghdad airport reopens as coronavirus cases approach 100,000 – ZAWYA

Baghdad airport reopens as coronavirus cases approach 100,000 – ZAWYA

baghdad airport reopens as coronavirus cases approach 100,000 iraq suspended all flights to and from baghdad in march    passengers wearing protective masks queue for check-in at the departure hall after the reopening of baghdad international airport, where flights halted due to the coronavirus disease (covid-19) outbreak, in baghdad, iraq july 23, 2020. baghdad - baghdad international airport reopened for scheduled commercial flights on thursday after months of closure during the covid-19 pandemic, which has hit iraq especially hard in recent weeks.the country has recorded 102,226 coronavirus infections and 4,122 deaths, and regularly reports more than 2,000 new cases each day. thursday's tally was 2,361, according to health ministry figures.iraq suspended all flights to and from baghdad in march, with only irregular or chartered flights operating and advance permission required for travel. the measures accompanied the closure of land borders and a general curfew.the country has recorded 102,226 coronavirus infections and 4,122 deaths, and regularly reports more than 2,000 new cases each day. thursday's tally was 2,361, according to health ministry figures.baghdad - baghdad international airport reopened for scheduled commercial flights on thursday after months of closure during the covid-19 pandemic, which has hit iraq especially hard in recent weeks.iraq suspended all