
Jahanpour went on to say that 1,006 new affected cases have been detected and 63 others have lost their lives since yesterday (Thursday).
Iran has taken numerous steps to stop the spread of the disease, ranging from shutting down schools and universities to canceling cultural and religious gatherings. It is also constantly disinfecting and sanitizing public places.
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