Sandstorm sends over 500 people to hospital in Iraq

“Hospitals across the country received 515 people with breathing difficulties. There were no deaths and most of the patients have been discharged,” said Said al-Badr, spokesperson for the ministry.

Health Minister Saleh al-Hasnawi said that orders were issued for “health facilities to be on alert”.

Al Hanawi added that the Health Ministry stockpiled cannisters of oxygen at facilities in hard-hit areas. (ILKHA)