Iranians Warned To Be Prepared For A Second Wave

FILE PHOTO: Iranians wear protective face masks against the risk of coronavirus contagion as they ride in the metro, in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS/File Photo

Daily Mail: Iranians are told to 'prepare for the worst' as country faces second wave of coronavirus, with 3,000 new cases yesterday – the highest since ending lockdown in April

* Iran started easing its coronavirus lockdown in April after a drop in deaths
* But on Sunday, the country reported 2,979 new cases of COVID-19
* There have been 154,445 cases and 7,878 deaths, according to official figures
* Health minister Saeed Namaki said: 'we must prepare for the worst situation' if people do not follow rules

Iranians have been told to 'prepare for the worst' as the country faces a potential second wave of coronavirus cases.

The Islamic Republic, one of the worst-hit countries in the Middle East, started easing its lockdown in April after a drop in deaths.

But on Sunday, the country reported 2,979 new cases of COVID-19, the highest since the lifting of restrictions. There were also 81 new deaths.

It means there have been 154,445 infections and 7,878 deaths in total, according to official figures.

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Update #1: Iran Risks Second Coronavirus Wave if People Ignore Restrictions: Minister (US News and World Report/Reuters)
Update #2: Iran's rapid rise in Covid-19 cases stokes fears of second wave (The Guardian)

WNU Editor: Opponents to The Iranian regime believe the number is significantly higher .... Iran: Coronavirus Update, Over 48,800 Deaths (NCRI).