06 April 2020 – Ramadi Mayor extends lockdown and opens additional medical centres to relieve burden on the system

Type of Intervention: Specific Action, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Central Bank, Civil Defence, Finance/Economy, Health
Intervention Categories: Environmental measures; Social and physical distancing measures; Reopening offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Finance policy and financial aid; Financial aid to health services
Level of Jurisdiction: Regional – Ramadi
Lead People/Agency: Ramadi Mayor, Ibrahim Al-Osaj

Overview: Ramadi Mayor, Ibrahim Al-Osaj reported to maintain the lockdown on the city with the extension of the closure time of stores and bakeries until 8 instead of 6 pm to enable individuals to access the shops. The crisis cell of Ramadi decided to open medical centers in Tameem, Khamsa Kilo and Al Jazeera governates and to provide specialized doctors from the city to alleviate the burden on the Ramadi and women’s hospital. The mayor also pointed out there will be a cooperation with the water municipality and the sewage service department to continue washing and sterilizing all major and subsidiary streets of Ramadi in order to protect the health of the city’s residents.

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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: Regional – government
Evidence/Justification: On advice of the regional Crisis Cell of Ramadi