Coronavirus death toll mounts to 34 in Iran
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA -- Head of the Iran's Health Ministry's public relations office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Friday that 34 Iranians have passed away due to coronavirus.
He went on to say that 388 people have been affected by the virus so far.
The average age of the deceased has been reported over 60, he pointed out.
Iran has temporarily shut down schools, universities, and other education centers, and cancelled all the public gatherings like concerts and sport events to help curb the disease.
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