New virus Iraq Ban from Japan and other countries February 25 22:17

Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the Iraqi Ministry of Health in the Middle East has announced on May 25 that it will ban foreigners from Japan, South Korea, Italy and other countries for the time being, following China and Iran.

However, entry to diplomats and other officials who have undergone prescribed inspections by the health authorities will be specially permitted.

In the Middle East, Israel has also taken measures to ban foreigners who have stayed in Japan or Korea during the past 14 days.