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Iran reports lowest virus infections since March 10

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AFP Tehran
Last Updated : May 02 2020 | 5:25 PM IST

Iran said on Saturday there was a "clear drop" in the number of new coronavirus infections as it reported 802 fresh cases, the lowest daily count since March 10.

The new cases brought to 96,448 the number recorded in Iran since it announced its first cases in mid-February.

"This shows a clear drop in the number of new infections compared to recent weeks, despite our active testing," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on state television.

He added that 77,350 of those hospitalised have since been discharged, claiming it is a "one of the highest recovery percentages in the world."
"Carelessness in gatherings, reopening (businesses) and observing health protocols can make the country face serious problems again."

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First Published: May 02 2020 | 5:25 PM IST

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