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Coronavirus: Iraqis seem unwilling to heed new restrictions

Coronavirus: Iraqis seem unwilling to heed new restrictions

Iraq’s government has banned large public gatherings as coronavirus spreads. It’s also ordered cafes, restaurants and clubs to close.

But in Baghdad, life appears to be going on as normal and some business owners think the government's response is exaggerated.

Al Jazeera’s Rob Matheson reports from Baghdad, Iraq.

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