Health Ministry warns Iranians if not following protocols
Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raeisi on Monday warned of a setback in efforts to contain the novel coronavirus unless health protocols are observed more closely.
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UN Appeals for $4.7b More to Fight Coronavirus
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RAIL EXPO 2020 to be held with health protocols amid pandemic
Rail Expo 2020 will be held in the country in full compliance with health protocols during the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, Iran says.
WHO Urges Governments to Investigate Early COVID-19 Cases
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Coronavirus Cases in Africa Hit 40,000
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New sanctions on Iran amid pandemic
The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran in the midst of the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.