Iraj Harirchi Iran's Deputy Health Minister has confirmed that he has been tested for Coronavirus. Harirchi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during a press conference in Tehran. In a video broadcast on state television, the minister put a brave face as he admitted that he was infected. "I too have been infected with coronavirus," Harirchi said in the video apparently shot by himself."I had a fever as of last night and my preliminary test was positive around midnight," he said. I have isolated myself in a place and now I am starting my medication.
Continuing further he said, "I wanted to tell you that... we will definitely be victorious against this virus in the next few weeks," Harirchi declared.But he warned Iranians to be careful as the "virus does not discriminate" and infects anyone, regardless of standing. Iran confirmed three more deaths and 34 infections taking the overall death toll in the country to 15 and infection toll rising to 95. The virus appeared to be spreading to new parts of Iran, as one new case was reported in the province of Fars and Khorasan.