The new coronavirus has spread to nearly 100 cities in Iran,
while a few days ago, it was spread to about 70 cities, said Hamid
Suri, a member of the Iranian Anti-Coronary Center, Trend reports citing IRNA.
According to Suri, if the population is paying attention to the
recommendations of officials and specialists not to travel, this
can prevent the spread of the disease.
Suri added that additional controls should be applied at the
entry and exit of cities where the virus has not yet spread. This
control can prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Iran is one of the recent countries, affected by the
rapidly-spreading coronavirus. According to recent reports from the
Iranian officials, over 5,823 people have been infected, 145 people
have already died. Meanwhile, over 1,669 have reportedly recovered
from the disease.
The country continues to apply strict measures to contain the
further spread. Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a
businessman from Iran's Qom city, who went on a business trip to
China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the
disease.
Following the reports of coronavirus spread in the Islamic
Republic, several countries have taken measures, including closing
borders and banning flights.
The Islamic Republic only announced its first infections cases and
death from the coronavirus on Feb. 19.
