Tehran
An Iranian deputy health minister warned on Tuesday of a “resurgence” of novel coronavirus cases in several parts of the country following reduced observance of health protocols. The Islamic republic has been battling the middle East’s deadliest outbreak of the Covid-19 disease since late February.
Deaths and infections have been on a rising trajectory since hitting a months-long low at the beginning of September.
“Whenever health protocols are less observed, the disease begins to surge,” Alireza Raisi was quoted as saying on the ministry’s website.
“A small number of people have not been careful and went on trips during the recent holidays,” he added. “This is while travelling has proven to be the cause of the disease’s resurgence, and sadly, (the surge) is happening.” According to the official, the rise in infections can be seen in the number of hospitalisations in Tehran province, which last week doubled to around 1,800 per day.—AFP
