Baghdad / NINA / - The Minister of Health of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Saman Barzanji, called for re-imposing a curfew in the region to contain the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

"The curfew must be re-imposed throughout the region for a limited period, while ensuring the livelihood of citizens with limited incomes," Barzanji told a news conference.

He explained that "this call comes after consulting with the general managers of health and the World Health Organization on the necessity of imposing a curfew again and punishing the violators."

Barzanji expressed his dissatisfaction with the relaxation of Corona's restrictions, saying: "We can only control the virus by returning to the comprehensive and strict curfew."

The Minister called for a suspension of work in the public and private sectors for a limited period," noting "the necessity of tightening the prohibition of movement among the provinces of the region and not maintaining the existing inaction."

"The Region records hundreds of new infections daily with the Coruna virus, which requires action to curb the spread of the virus," Barzanji said./ End