This probably has more to do with the EU trying to throw Iran a sanctions-busting lifeline than about the EU being extra-contagious- listen to them squealing :
Trump banning travel to Europe will do nothing to halt coronavirus. Lifting sanctions on Iran will
The coronavirus outbreak in Iran has turned into a national crisis. Officials have confirmed 9,000 cases of infection and 354 ...
The Independent on MSN.com2h
I assume medical equipment is exempt from sanctions.
There are no anti-coronavirus drugs commercially available.