By Trend
After forty-five days from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID
19) in Iran, it became clear that the virus is more dangerous than
the H1N1 flu (swine flu), said Kiyanush Jahanpur, spokesman for
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Trend reports citing Ministry.
According to Jahanpur so far, it was thought that the virus was
not so dangerous.
He added that at first wearing face masks was not recommended
for healthy citizens? however the opinion has changed recently, and
the facts show that wearing a mask in places where distance is not
maintained can prevent the spread of the virus.
The official said that over the past 2-3 days, Tehran is again
crowded.
"However, not all labor activities have been allowed yet. If
this trend continues, the spread of the virus in Tehran will
increase again," he said.
Jahanpur said that China has provided the most assistance to
Iran in the fight against the coronavirus in recent weeks, and it
should not be forgotten.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic
on March 11. Some sources claim the coronavirus outbreak started as
early as November 2019.
Iran is one of the countries heavily affected by the
rapidly-spreading coronavirus. According to recent reports from the
Iranian officials, over 60,500 people have been infected, 3,739
people have already died. Meanwhile, over 24,200 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.
The Islamic Republic only announced its first infections and
deaths from the coronavirus on Feb. 19.
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