Addressing concerns about the spread of a new respiratory illness in China, Einollahi told IRNA on Sunday that the World Health Organization (WHO) has not confirmed any outbreak of a new virus, and that Iran has not been affected.
“For about two months now, we have witnessed the spread of a type of cold among our fellow Iranians, the origin of which is the influenza virus,” the minister said.
He emphasized that currently only five percent of flu-related hospitalizations around the country are linked to the coronavirus.
Einollahi advised the public to rest if they catch a cold and avoid participating in gatherings.
Additionally, if they need to go outside, they should wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines, he cautioned.
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