Iran reports 2,619 new COVID-19 cases... highest in a month
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] The Iranian Ministry of Health announced on the 14th that the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) increased by 2,619 from the previous day, reaching a total of 404,648.
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded the highest figure in a month since the 13th of last month.
In Iran, the nationwide Shia religious event 'Ashura' took place on the 29th and 30th of last month, and with schools reopening from the 5th of this month, concerns were raised about a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases.
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The death toll increased by 156 from the previous day, reaching 23,313. The number of deaths on this day was also the highest since the 18th of last month. As of the 14th, the recovery rate was recorded at 86.0%.
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