Iran reports 97 new virus deaths, taking total to 611
The total number of confirmed cases is 12,729
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TEHRAN:
Iran said on Saturday that the novel coronavirus has claimed 97 more lives in the country, raising the total to 611, as the number of confirmed cases jumped again.
Health ministry spokesperson Kianoush Jahanpour said that "1,365 fresh cases have been added to the number of confirmed infections in the past 24 hours", bringing the total number to 12,729.
Iran said on Saturday that the novel coronavirus has claimed 97 more lives in the country, raising the total to 611, as the number of confirmed cases jumped again.
Health ministry spokesperson Kianoush Jahanpour said that "1,365 fresh cases have been added to the number of confirmed infections in the past 24 hours", bringing the total number to 12,729.