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Some 4,000 Iraqis have breathing-related problems due to sand storm : Reports

Baghdad, May 16 (UNI/Sputnik) At least 4,000 people have suffered from breathing issues as a result of heavy sand storms in the central, southern and northern parts of Iraq since the evening of May 15, media reported on Monday.
The number of victims of the sand storm increased to 4,000 from the previously reported 2,000 cases, the Iraqi News Agency reported, citing the country's health ministry. All affected Iraqis have received necessary medical assistance.
No fatalities have been reported yet, according to the health ministry.
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