Speaking to reporters, Kianoush Jahanpour said 552 people have recovered from the virus and dismissed from hospitals.
15 people have lost their lives to the virus since yesterday, said Jahanpour.
Iran has temporarily shut down schools, universities, and other education centers, and cancelled all the public gatherings like concerts and sport events to help curb the disease.
He also urged the people not to make trips and to cancel all the gatherings.
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