Covid-19: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive


TEHRAN (AFP): Iran's deputy health minister Iraj Harichi confirmed Tuesday (Feb 25) that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, amid a major outbreak in the republic.

Harichi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during a press conference in Tehran Monday (Feb 24) with government spokesman Ali Rabiei.

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