“Based on new lab results, we have identified 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 9,000.”
The outbreak of the coronavirus in Iran is one of the deadliest outside China, where the disease originated.
It is yet to officially impose quarantines but authorities have repeatedly called on people to refrain from travelling. “Movements must be reduced to the possible minimum unless it is absolutely necessary,” Rouhani said during a cabinet meeting, flanked by ministers wearing masks. Apart from direct fatalities, 84 people have died from methanol poisoning in Iran after rumours circulated that drinking alcohol can help cure or protect from the virus.
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