The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iraq rises to 5,017, Health Ministry says

​So far, 134,722 cases were confirmed with coronavirus in the country, an increase of 2,836 cases in the last 24 hours.

96,103 patients suffering from the pandemic have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Iraq is considered especially vulnerable to the epidemic due to being ravaged by war and U.N. sanctions. (ILKHA)