UNICEF Iraq Covid-19 Situation

Highlights

Highlights 

• June saw a significant and alarming increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases – rising from 430 cases and 10 deaths on the 1st June to 1958 cases and 104 deaths on 30th June. 
• ThiQar and Missan emerged as new hotspots for COVID 19 cases. The rapid increase in cases is overstretching the poor health infrastructure in the south and places added stress on a healthcare system already rendered vulnerable by decades of conflict and under investments. 
• The increase in number of confirmed cases in June is partially attributed increase testing capacity nationwide; active contacts tracing and to easing of curfew in many parts of the country especially in the overcrowded areas and no adherence to the proper infection prevention measures/practices. 
•  In the reporting period, UNICEF has reached over 11.5 million people through online and offline channels and engaged close to 150,000 followers with key messaging on risk awareness, safe practices, parenting, and stigma.