Iran's vice-president has been diagnosed with coronavirus, state media have reported, as the country struggles to continue to spread of the disease.
Masoumeh Ebtekar is among 254 people infected with the virus in the Middle Eastern nation, where 26 people have been killed by the outbreak.
She is better known internationally as the English-language spokeswoman for the hostage-takers who seized the US embassy in Tehran in 1979, sparking a 444-day diplomatic crisis.
Coronavirus cases in Iran spiked by 106 over the last 24 hours, the country's health ministry announced on Thursday. The country's death toll from the outbreak is higher than any country except China, where the epidemic began.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama appoints 15 new Ambassadors and High Commissioners
58 seconds -
2 killed, three injured in tipper truck-taxi crash on Ntotroso-Kenyasi road
16 minutes -
Heavy rain caused building collapse at Kotokuraba’s London Bridge area – Police
39 minutes -
If religion was a factor, I would’ve stepped aside – Dr Bawumia warns against tribal politics in NPP
1 hour -
Okada rider survives brutal machete attack in Boinso, suspect arrested
1 hour -
Photos: Asantehene graces son’s graduation at DPS International
3 hours -
Deputy Works and Housing Minister visits Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic
3 hours -
Abdul Bashiru Hussein: The unseen spark lighting up Ghana’s football future
3 hours -
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Is European supremacy a myth?
4 hours -
Brazil express interest in hosting 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
4 hours -
TCL hosts West Africa Regional launch in Accra, showcasing innovation and strengthening partnerships
4 hours -
Lecturer advocates mandatory teaching and military training for National Service Personnel
4 hours -
Hundreds of kids and coaches undergo Tennis training in Accra
4 hours -
‘We’ll always be available’ – Roger Smith commits to long-term support for Ghana Tennis
4 hours -
Ghana has enough fuel to last over 2 months – NPA boss
4 hours