'Iran's health system strong, ready for possible escalation in coronavirus cases'

Reuters

28 March, 2020, 01:10 pm

Last modified: 28 March, 2020, 01:11 pm

'Iran's health system strong, ready for possible escalation in coronavirus cases'

Iran is among the few countries worldwide severely affected by the pandemic. On Friday, the health ministry reported a death toll of 2,378 and total confirmed infections at 32,332

Reuters

28 March, 2020, 01:10 pm

Last modified: 28 March, 2020, 01:11 pm

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivers a televised speech on the occasion of the Iranian New Year Nowruz, praising doctors and nurses for their courage in fighting against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran March 20, 2020. Official Presidential website/Handout via REUTERS

Iran's health infrastructure is strong and ready to cope with a possible escalation in coronavirus cases, President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday on state TV.

Iran is among the few countries worldwide severely affected by the pandemic. On Friday, the health ministry reported a death toll of 2,378 and total confirmed infections at 32,332.

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