Rumor (from Iran)
Dr. Alavi works at the Kamkar hospital in Qom, Iran reports that over 20 patients have died from clinically diagnosed cases of #coronavirus at his hospital. Tehran is the only place in the country where COVID19 samples can be tested. (Hector Torres). Audio at link, not English.
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Iraq prepares quarantine centers along Iranian border amid coronavirus fears
Thursday, 20 February 2020
ll be preparing quarantine centers along its territories bordering Iran after Tehran announced at least 5 people tested positive for the coronavirus, the ministry of health announced on Thursday.
The Iraqi health minister held a meeting to discuss the preventative measures