In Iraq, the interior ministry announced that it would not allow foreigners traveling from China to enter the country over fears of an outbreak of coronavirus. In a statement today, the ministry said that the step was part of the protective measures taken by countries around the world to combat the new coronavirus for public health and safety.<br />'' <br />'' Earlier, Iraqi authorities said they had not detected any coronavirus cases in Iraq or among Iraqi expatriates abroad.<br />''  <br />