Dozens die after fire in Covid isolation ward at hospital in southern Iraq

Death toll expected to rise as search operations at al-Hussain coronavirus hospital in Nasiriyah continue

At least 50 people have died after a fire tore through the Covid isolation ward at a hospital in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah.

The death toll is expected to rise, as search operations at al-Hussain coronavirus hospital continued after the fire was brought under control. Sixteen people were rescued from the burning building.