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Iran’s coronavirus cases jump 50% three weeks after country reopens

Iran’s total coronavirus cases have jumped 50% after taking measures to open up the country.
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Iran’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases have jumped 50% roughly three weeks after the country initiated a phased reopening.

According to Ministry of Health spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, Iran registered 1,485 new cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 103,135. Since yesterday, 68 deaths have been reported, bringing the total number of deaths to 6,476. These figures do not take into account individuals who stayed home and weren't tested, or those who have died of other diseases while also having the virus that causes COVID-19.

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