TEHRAN: Iran has hit a new coronavirus infection record for the third straight day, reporting 22,586 new cases.
The country is grappling with a spike following the Persian New Year holiday. Iran, is in the midst of a major surge after millions defied government guidance to gather and travel during Nowruz, the nation’s biggest holiday.
The new case count Thursday pushes Iran’s total during the pandemic over 2 million. The additional 185 reported deaths increased the confirmed total to 63,884 deaths in the country of 83 million.
Iran hits coronavirus case record for third straight day
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Iran hits coronavirus case record for third straight day
- The country is grappling with a spike following the Persian New Year holiday
- The new case count Thursday pushes Iran’s total during the pandemic over 2 million
