Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Education, Immigration, Manufacturing and Industry, Tourism
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; International travel measures; International relations; International trade and travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: The Iraqi Health Minister- Jaafar Sadiq Allawi
Overview: The temporary suspension of trade exchange with Kuwait and Iran from 8-15 March 2020. Stop travelers from Spain, France, Turkey and Nigeria to enter the country. The shopping malls working hours were minimized to only three hours per day to restrict the crowds and hence reduce the spread of the disease.
Full details here: http://www.china.org.cn/world/2020-03/07/content_75784856.htm
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Perception of an increased threat to the country, Considered a necessary escalation of current measures