The overall variety of confirmed instances of the illness elevated by 2,926 to 32,332, he informed state TV, including that 2,893 of the sufferers are in a essential situation.
An Iranian official mentioned in a televised information convention on Thursday, that Iran launched an intercity journey ban to curb the unfold of the coronavirus.
The transfer got here a day after Iran’s authorities spokesman warned the nation may face a surge of instances within the coronavirus pandemic.
Officers have complained that many Iranians ignored appeals to remain at residence and cancel journey plans for the Persian New 12 months holidays that started on March 20.
“Those who have travelled for the Iranian New Year holidays should immediately return to their cities without making any stops in other cities on their way back home,” mentioned Hossein Zolfaghari, a member of Iran’s nationwide headquarters for preventing the coronavirus.
The authorities have referred to as on Iranians to keep away from public locations and keep at residence, whereas colleges, universities, cultural and sports activities centres have been briefly closed.
Coronavirus: Dying toll in Iran rises to 2,378
