Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
World /  Middle East

Coronavirus: Iran vice-president and two Cabinet members test positive as death toll hits 354

  • Authorities announce that there are some 9,000 confirmed cases across the country
  • Number of infections climbs across Middle East, with 262 in Qatar and 189 in Bahrain

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 7:22am, 12 Mar, 2020

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Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and alleys in Tehran on Wednesday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
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