Meanwhile, 111 people have died in the same period resulting in the death toll at 4, 585.
Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said, "45,983 people out of a total of 73,303 infected with the coronavirus have recovered whereas 4,585 have unfortunately lost their lives," as per Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA)
He added that 3, 877 people are still battling for life and are in critical condition
Iran is the Middle East's worst-hit country in terms of both cases and deaths reported. The authorities there have taken several steps like shutting down schools and cancelling cultural and religious gatherings.
Meanwhile, the government spokesperson Ali Rabiei said on Monday that any decision to ease lockdown and reopen activities will follow the expert's guidance.
The government would follow the advice of Health ministry and country's experts on the spread of the virus before taking any decision on when the country can be reopened.
Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Monday also held a telephonic call with the Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and discussed about the steps to be taken to control the COVID-19 impact.
( With inputs from ANI )