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

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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 with government spokesman Ali Rabiei.

"I've isolated myself since. A few minutes ago, I was told that my final test was positive, and now I am starting medication. Following news of his infection, government spokesman Rabiei, who stood by his side on Monday, appeared at another press conference with the country's industries minister on Tuesday as well as other officials.

 

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