Iran's Health Ministry:Coronavirus more dangerous than swine flu

After forty-five days from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19) in Iran, it became clear that the virus is more dangerous than the H1N1 flu (swine flu), said Kiyanush Jahanpur, spokesman for Iranchr("39")s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Olaylar reports via Iranian media.

According to Jahanpur so far, it was thought that the virus was not so dangerous.

He added that at first wearing face masks was not recommended for healthy citizens? however the opinion has changed recently, and the facts show that wearing a mask in places where distance is not maintained can prevent the spread of the virus.

The official said that over the past 2-3 days, Tehran is again crowded.

"However, not all labor activities have been allowed yet. If this trend continues, the spread of the virus in Tehran will increase again," he said.

Jahanpur said that China has provided the most assistance to Iran in the fight against the coronavirus in recent weeks, and it should not be forgotten.