Iraq to reopen airports to international flights July 23: state media

by **claud39** on Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:30 pm

Iraq to reopen airports to international flights July 23: state media

Thursday، 16 July 2020

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Iraq is set to reopen its airports to resume international commercial flights on July 23 as it eases coronavirus-related lockdown measures, state media reported Thursday.

The decision also affects airports within the Kurdistan Region, which operate under federal authority.

As part of efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority on March 17 banned commercial passenger flights. The ban was extended multiple times as the virus continued to spread quickly throughout the country.

The government committee overseeing Iraq’s response to the pandemic, led by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, on Thursday decided to ease several lockdown measures. Shopping malls may now re-open and curfew will be imposed for shorter hours, form 9:30pm to 6:00am. The curfew will be lifted in early August, the state news reported.

Iraq recorded 2,281 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, including the Kurdistan Region. This brings the total number of the cases to 86,148. Of this, 3,522 people have died.

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/48897/Iraq-to-reopen-airports-to-international-flights-July-23-state-media

by **claud39** on Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:17 pm

Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Baghdad

July 21, 2020

Location:  Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Health has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Iraq.
On July 17, the Government of Iraq announced that airports would reopen to regularly scheduled flights to and from Iraq beginning July 23, per a decision by the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. Airlines may begin offering regularly scheduled flights on that day. Travelers should visit airline websites or contact airline ticket offices for specific flight information. Departing passengers will be required to comply with airport and airline COVID-19 screening procedures.
Prior to the return of scheduled service, Qatar Airways is offering a special flight on July 22 from Baghdad to Doha and onward destinations in the U.S. For more information and to book a ticket, please visit www.QatarAirways.com.
Actions to Take:

Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the  COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 at https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ for information on conditions within Iraq, as local government restrictions can change quickly.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.

Assistance:

American Citizen Services Unit, U.S. Embassy Baghdad (public access suspended) or U.S. Consulate Erbil – 413 Ishtar, Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq
BaghdadACS@state.gov
ErbilACS@state.gov
https://iq.usembassy.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Iraq Country Information
Iraq Travel Advisory
Enroll in the Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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https://iq.usembassy.gov/health-alert-72120/