Shafaq News / The crisis cell in Wasit decided, on Sunday, to close the largest town in the province due to the dissemination of Covid-19.
A source in the cell told Shafaq News agency that, "due to the outbreak of the pandemic in AL-Hay town, the crisis cell in Wasit Province decided to completely close it, imposing a total curfew on citizens and vehicles, and closing all shops and markets".
The cell also demanded citizens, "not to leave their homes unless it is urgent".
The population of Al-Hay is estimated at approximately 280,000 with an area of two thousand square kilometers.