8% of Iran parliament members tested positive for coronavirus

08:30:00 AM, Wednesday 4th of March 2020 | in politics

Iran has had the highest number of deaths from coronavirus outside China. Several officials are now infected - including the head of Iran's emergency medical services. As per reports, 8% of Iran's parliament has been tested positive for coronavirus. The deputy health minister reported more infections and a higher death toll of 77. There are 2,336 cases which have been confirmed in Iran and reported of one top official