Iran's Dy Health Minister tests positive for coronavirus

Tehran, Feb 25 Iran's Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the media reported on Tuesday.

Harirchi coughed and appeared to be sweating during a news conference on Monday.

In his video, apparently shot himself, Harirchi said he was self-isolating, the BBC reported.

"I had a fever as of last night and my preliminary test was positive around midnight," he said.

"I've isolated myself in a place since. I am starting medication. I wanted to tell you that... we will definitely be victorious against this virus in the next few weeks," the minister said.

Iran is struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has so far killed 15 people.

( With inputs from IANS )