Novel Coronavirus death toll rises to 5,118 in Iran

Iran has announced 87 new deaths yesterday from the novel Coronavirus in the past 24 hours, raising the official toll to 5,118, as it takes steps to reopen the economy.

It is the sixth consecutive day that Iran has announced a death toll under 100, though Sunday's toll was 14 higher than the day



before.

 

Iranian Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 1,343 new infections had been confirmed, taking the total to 82,211.

 

Of those admitted to hospital, 57,023 have recovered and been discharged, while 3,456 remain in critical condition.