Shafaq News / The head of the local government in Erbil governorate, Firsat Sofi deplored on Thursday the high rate of coronavirus infections in the federal capital, Baghdad.

"The greatest and primary responsibility lies on people, as they should protect themselves and avoid getting infected with the virus," Sofi said at a press conference held today in Erbil.

He stressed that this virus still poses a threat to society, especially for those people who suffer from immune deficiency and those who have diseases, as it affects them more.

Sofi expressed his regret for the large increase in the number of people infected with the virus in Iraq, especially the capital, Baghdad, adding, "I expect the number of people infected with corona in Kurdistan Region to increase day after day and more than the cases now, so people should take the initiative to take preventive measures."