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Iran Braces for Severe Restrictions as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Iran is battling the coronavirus outbreak while its economy remains crippled by U.S. sanctions.
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Iran reported record numbers of new daily coronavirus cases and deaths as it prepares to reinstate tight restrictions to combat a surge that’s overwhelmed hospitals and cemeteries.
Some 13,053 new infections and 486 deaths were reported on Monday, the Health Ministry said. Iran, which has the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, has seen new cases spike an average 5% each day over the past month.