Islamic republic's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak currently stands at 2,517. Some 300 people die, over 1,000 sickened so far by ingesting methanol and other fake remedies touted across social media.
Fearing a second outbreak, Islamic republic bans internal travel and traditional gatherings in parks during the Persian New Year holiday period.
So far, Lebanon has recorded 333 coronavirus infection cases and six COVID-19 deaths. “It is a real war that we must confront with the mindset of a warrior,” says top official with the Iranian-backed terrorist group.
Health Minister Nizar al-Yaziji told state media “necessary measures” had been taken regarding the 20-year-old woman, who he said would be quarantined for 14 days and given medical checks.
Prayers to be held in holy cities of Mecca and Medina only. Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates report new cases.
Iranian Health Ministry reports 135 more people died Tuesday from the respiratory complications associated with the novel virus, raising total to 988.
Announcement comes as Iran is losing its grip on one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world.
Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 17,000 cases of the new virus confirmed across the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed
Persian Gulf states restrict movement, limit foreigners' entry. Morocco creates $1 billion fund to counter pandemic. Jordan seeks to bolster its tourism industry.
There are concerns that the number of infections in Iran is much higher than the confirmed cases reported by the government, with some Iranian lawmakers having questioned the official toll.
