Two death cases of coronavirus reported in Iran

On Feb 20, 2020 1:04 AM

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SANAA, Feb. 20 (YPA) – At least two Iranians have died in hospital after testing positive for the new coronavirus in the city of Qom, the head of the city’s University of Medical Sciences told News Agencies on Wednesday.

“Two Iranians, who tested positive earlier today for new coronavirus, died of respiratory illness,” the official said.

Iran’s health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur confirmed their death on Twitter.

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