Baghdad not confirming iraqs first coronavirus death

According to recent reports, the Iraqi government has not officially confirmed the country's first death from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite several media outlets reporting the death of a 77-year-old man in Baghdad, the Ministry of Health has not issued an official statement confirming the fatality.

The reports emerged on March 3, 2020, when several local and international news agencies cited sources within the Ministry of Health as saying that a 77-year-old man had died from the virus in Baghdad. However, the Ministry has since denied the reports, stating that it has not received any official confirmation of the death.

The Iraqi government has taken several measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including closing schools, universities, and non-essential businesses, as well as restricting travel to and from the country. However, the lack of transparency and confirmation of the first death has raised concerns among the public and health experts.

It's worth noting that Iraq has reported several cases of COVID-19, with the majority of them being linked to travel to countries with high infection rates. The country has also received aid and support from international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), to help combat the spread of the virus.

The situation is being closely monitored, and the Iraqi government is working to contain the spread of the virus and provide accurate information to the public.