COVID-19: Iran to ban intercity travel as Coronavirus death toll crosses 2,000

Iran has warned about ar wave of Coronavirus outbreak as some Iranian nationals igred guidelines issued by health officials. In view of ar outbreak, during a time when country is still trying to combat current wave, Iran has banned intercity travel and will take legal action against violators.

According to a state TV, government spokesperson Ali Rabiei said that some people igred visory and travelled during Iranian New Year holidays which could cause a second wave of virus outbreak. Iran has reported 2,077 deaths due to dely virus with more than 27,000 confirmed cases.

Continued sanctions from US

Iran is also facing crippling sanctions from United States which has been a huge problem for government for accessing medical aid and equipment. During a televised speech on March 23, Iran President Hassan Rouhani said that United States should lift sanctions if it wants to help Tehran contain coronavirus outbreak. He rejected humanitarian assistance offered by Washington saying if y really want to help Iran all y need to do is “lift sanctions”.

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United Nations Human Rights chief called for ease of sanctions on Iran and or countries to support lives of millions of people during Coronavirus pandemic. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on March 24 that bro sectoral sanctions should urgently be re-evaluated in countries which are facing serious challenges due to vel Coronavirus.

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Bachelet highlighted impact of collapse of any country's medical system because of death, suffering and wider contagion. 68-year-old UN official warned that impeding medical efforts in one country heightens risk for everyone in context of a pandemic.

“Humanitarian exemptions to sanctions measures should be given bro and practical effect, with prompt, flexible authorization for essential medical equipment and supplies,” said Bachelet in a statement.

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(With ncy inputs)