Iran risks second COVID-19 wave if people ignore restrictions, warns Health Minister

Iran’s health minister Saeed Namaki on June 1 reportedly said that country could face a second, stringer wave of dely coronavirus infections. Islamic Republic is one of worst-hit counties in region and as authorities eased lockdown measures, Namaki warned that outbreak is t over yet. According to an international media report, country started easing its lockdown in April after a drop in deaths, however, month of May saw an uptick in rate of reported infections. 

With an increase in testing and number of infections surging, Namaki reportedly said that at any moment outbreak may come back stronger than before. He ded that if citizens fail to respect health protocols n country must prepare for ‘worst situation’. Iranian health ministry also recorded a total of 154,445 infections as of Monday. y furr also ticed an increase of approximately 2,979 cases from previous day. With 81 new deaths, toll reached 7,878. 

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Parliament convened under strict health protocols 

Meanwhile, as country eased lockdown restrictions, new parliament also convened last week. According to a local Iranian media outlet, several lawmakers wore masks and ir temperatures were taken before entering parliament building in sourn Tehran. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, while dressing parliament, also reportedly said that y are among countries that have been successful in ir fight against ‘dangerous virus’. 

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Last month, Iran also reopened major Shiite shrines across country. After being closed nearly two months ago due to dely coronavirus pandemic, Imam Reza shrine located in rast Iran and Fatima shrine and Jamkaran mosque which is located in holy city of Qom was also reopened. As per reports, religious sites are allowed to open an hour after dawn and remain open until an hour before dusk.

With religious sites being reopened, authorities me it clear for worshippers to follow strict health protocol. According to reports, at Tehran’s Shah Abdol-Azim shrine, it is mandatory for worshippers to wear masks as well as go through a disinfection tunnel as well as get ir temperature checked before y are allowed to enter site.

(Im: AP)

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