Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Education, Executive Office, Immigration, Local Government, Police, Social Services, Tourism
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing schools; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: N/A
Overview: Extension of the ongoing lockdown until mid April. The closure of Schools, Universities, gathering spots and international airports continue to be closed.
Full details here: https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/03/26/Iraq-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-until-mid-April-
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
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government