More than 1,000 in hospital with breathing difficulties as thick sandstorm hits Iraq - ABC News

More than 1,000 Iraqis are rushed to hospital with respiratory issues as a sandstorm hits six of the country's 18 provinces.

More than 1,000 Iraqis have been rushed to hospital with respiratory ailments following a sandstorm. Key points:

• Conditions are so poor that some provinces are urging people to stay indoors… [+1802 chars]
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