Iraq announces special procedures for the time of Corona

Shafaq News / The Supreme National Committee for Health and Safety of Iraq announced measures that it said were in solidarity with the victims of   Corona virus and the role of medical and security personnel during the current health crisis.

A statement of the committee stated, "In solidarity with the families of the deceased and those infected with Corona virus, and we are aware of the distinguished role played by medical and nursing staff in the Ministry of Health and its directorates in the governorates, in support of the position of the armed forces and security services, and in appreciation of social solidarity initiatives among Iraqis that embodied the meanings of humanity and national unity in its best forms, In implementation of the decisions of the Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety to combat   Corona pandemic at its second meeting chaired by Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi,

It was decided:

First: broadcast the Iraqi national anthem in all Iraqi media (at the same time / 9 p.m. of Tuesday) and all over Iraq, sirens and calls to be launched    by the departments of the Civil Defense Directorate at the same time, and citizens are free to express their feelings and solidarity in their homes or from balconies and residential complexes within the limits of the commitment to the curfew and the nature of the event caused by the epidemic.

Second: To mourn the lives of the victims in Iraq, the Arab and Islamic countries, and the whole world, and read Surat Al-Fatihah and prayers for those who are infected, mosques, husaynas, churches, and places of worship shall be free to do what they see fit through loudspeakers and their public means.

Third: All Iraqi media, social media sites, journalists, writers and civil society organizations have the essential role in the distinguished national effort by covering and supporting this solidarity national stand in a way that reflects the position of Iraq and the unity of Iraqi feelings, courage, solidarity and support for all contributors to the epidemic, including the efforts of the ministries , institutions and service departments that continue their activities according to the competence of each.

Fourth: The government reaffirms that it pays special attention to addressing the economic effects of the curfew and those affected by it, particularly those with limited incomes and those with daily wages that are idle for their work and interests as a result of the curfew, the provision of foodstuffs, and price stability, and that ministerial committees have been formed for the purpose of relieving the burdens on citizens.