Coronavirus outbreak: Iran reports 3 more deaths with 15 new confirmed cases

Amid unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, authorities in Iran reported three more coronavirus deaths among new 15 cases, bringing total confirmed cases to 43. According to Iran's local media outlet, outbreak of dely virus in Iran has centred on holy city of Qom. Iran's health minister, Saeed Namaki believes that travel from China brought new virus to Middle Eastern country. 

While speaking to media outlet, Namaki defended government's handling of outbreak and said that it was being 'transparent'. He furr also said that Iran is also producing kits for diagsis of infection. Namaki also urged people t to visit Qom, which is a major destination for Shiite pilgrims. 

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Furrmore, Iranian government has reportedly closed down schools and religious seminaries in Qom. According to reports, schools in Tehran and four or cities were also closed. Iran also has set up nearly 36 screening stations at different ports of entry to country to check for possible infected travellers. 

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Death toll surpasses 2,400

Meanwhile, according to Hubei's health commission, death toll in China has also risen to over 2,400. authorities furr reported 630 new confirmed cases which brought total within China to nearly 77,000. However, China has also reported a significant decline in new cases as well as deaths caused by dely virus. 

World Health Organisation has reportedly welcomed decline in new cases in China but continues to be concerned about growing number of infections in or countries. real disturbing trend, as reported by WHO, is that new cases have links to China such as travel history or contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, prompting mystery around how se individuals were infected. WHO chief Tedros ham Ghebreyesus has also claimed that biggest fear for organisation is that virus will continue to spre to or countries and especially those with weaker health systems.

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