Iraq protest calls for face masks to fight virus

Protesters gathered in the centre of Baghdad on Sunday to demand more help from the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

They called on Iraq's ministry of health to provide further supplies of facemasks and gloves for members of the public.

Demand for protective medical items, such as masks, gloves and gowns, is booming as the virus spreads in Iraq.

The country currently has more than 30 confirmed cases of the virus.

Iraq has taken drastic measures to combat the outbreak, including closing schools, universities, malls and stopping public gatherings.