Iran reports 9 new coronavirus deaths, 43 in total

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Iran reports 9 new coronavirus deaths, 43 in total

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'We have had 205 new cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours,' says Iran's health ministry

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran on Saturday, February 29, reported nine new deaths from the novel coronavirus and 205 fresh cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall tolls to 43 dead and 593 infected.

“The total number of cases is 593 and the overall number of deaths 43 up until midday (0830 GMT) today,” health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour told a televised news conference.

“We have had 205 new cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours”, he added, including 22 cases in a new outbreak in the northeastern province of Golestan. (READ: Pakistan closes Iranian border, Afghanistan bans travel over virus fears) – Rappler.com

 

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