Iran's coronavirus death toll rises above 22,000 - health ministry

With the total number of identified cases spiking to 382,772

Reuters September 04, 2020
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DUBAI:

Iran’s death toll from the novel coronavirus rose by 118 to 22,044 health ministry spokesperson told state TV on Friday, with the total number of identified cases spiking to 382,772

Sima Sadat Lari said that 2,026 new cases were identified in the last 24 hours in Iran, one of the worst-hit countries in the Middle East.

While some parents worry about the risk of spreading Covid-19, Iranian authorities said schools would be open on Saturday under strict health protocols allowing them to operate safely.

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