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Medical Charity MSF Says Iran Coronavirus Aid Is ‘On Hold’

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By Golnar Motevalli

March 24, 2020 at 10:35 AM UTC

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March 24, 2020 at 11:01 AM UTC

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The international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres said it’s “currently put on hold” its plans to set up a makeshift hospital in Iran to help critically ill coronavirus patients.