Two Iranians die after testing positive for coronavirus - Mehr news agency


  • World
  • Thursday, 20 Feb 2020

DUBAI (Reuters) - Two Iranians have died in hospital after testing positive for the new coronavirus in the holy Shi'ite city of Qom, the head of the city's University of Medical Sciences told Mehr news agency on Wednesday.

"Two Iranians, who tested positive earlier today for new coronavirus, died of respiratory illness," the official told Mehr.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Former Vatican official urges Church to adopt 'zero tolerance' for abusers
One dead as renewed unrest erupts in India's Manipur state
Satellite photos show Russia plans to expand missile production, researcher says
Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific nation's parliament
Long-range strikes against Russia: too late to save Ukraine?
Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills 10, injures 44, governor says
Biden to announce 'historic' pledge to World Bank fund for poorest countries, advisor says
Senegal's president faces budget challenge after likely parliamentary win
Austrian coalition talks enter formal phase after initial sounding out
Explainer-How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks

Others Also Read