Iran temporarily release 54,000 prisoners to prevent coronavirus spreading
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With an attempt to prevent the deadly coronavirus from spreading, Iran has temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners from crowded jails. At least 77 people have died in Iran in less than two weeks and keeping the same into consideration, the recent step has been taken. Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili told reporters the inmates were allowed out of prison after testing negative for the virus and posting bail.
