Chinanews.com, March 5th. At present, the epidemic of new crown pneumonia has spread to dozens of countries around the world, and the epidemic has raised global alarm. In Iran, which has received international attention, the outbreak has affected almost all provinces in the country.

Recently, Iran sent 300,000 medical teams to the country to check the situation on a household-by-household basis. Iranian President Rouhani said the United States should lift sanctions on Iran, including the ban on the import of medical supplies.

Local time February 24, the streets of Tehran, Iran.

The outbreak has affected almost all provinces in Iran

On the 4th local time, 586 new cases of new coronary pneumonia were reported in Iran. As of noon on the 4th local time, Iran has confirmed a total of 2922 cases of new coronary pneumonia, of which 92 died.

This is Iran's more than 500 new cases per day for three consecutive days. Data show that Iran currently has a fatality rate of 3%.

According to Iranian President Rouhani's latest statement, "the new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected almost all provinces in Iran." This shows that the Iranian epidemic is no longer confined to one city and one place, but has spread.

Among them, the most noticeable is the illness of Iranian politicians.

Since the outbreak, senior government officials including Iran ’s Vice President Masumie Abtekaryi and Deputy Minister of Health Ilage Haric have been diagnosed. Former Iranian ambassador to the Vatican Hardy Hosroshashi, a member of the Iranian Supreme Leader's Advisory Board, even died of the outbreak.

Of Iran's 290 members of parliament, 23 have tested positive for the new crown virus, a figure that accounts for 8% of the total number of members of parliament.

On February 25 local time, cleaning staff disinfected the mosque in Qom, Iran.

300,000 medical teams sent across the country

In response to the sudden outbreak, on February 28, in order to prevent crowds from gathering, the Iranian government rarely cancelled Friday worship in Tehran and 22 other cities.

In order to strengthen the public's awareness of epidemic prevention and curb the spread of the epidemic as soon as possible, the Iranian Ministry of Health has repeatedly called on the public to reduce travel and abide by the epidemic prevention tips.

In addition, Iran translated the Chinese medical treatment plan into Persian and released it to the public. It also called for suspension of all schools in the country, abolition of all assemblies including weddings and funerals, and temperature monitoring in public places.

In terms of medical treatment, in the holy city of Qom, the first outbreak of the epidemic, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards set up a field hospital to treat newly crowned patients. In the central city of Yazd, similar hospitals are also being stepped up.

From March 2nd, Iran has sent 300,000 medical teams across the country to investigate the epidemic on a household-by-house basis. All medical teams are equipped with the necessary diagnostic equipment. The diagnosed cases will be sent to medical institutions for treatment.

On February 21st local time, Iranians purchased protective masks and other protective items at the drug store.

Iran calls on U.S. to lift sanctions

In response to the epidemic, the Iranian government has promised to step up mask production and distribute masks to the public free of charge. However, the epidemic was sudden, and the shortage of protection and treatment materials was still a problem that medical needs to face.

In terms of international assistance, emergency medical resources such as testing equipment, protective clothing, gloves donated by many countries have been delivered to Iran.

Iran has gone through years of economic sanctions since the United States and Iran have been hostile. Self-sufficiency in the production of pharmaceutical raw materials is inherently inadequate. Western companies have also been banned from trading with them. It is now normal to have shortages in medicine and slow replacement of medical equipment.

US President Trump said on February 29 that as long as Iran asks for help, the United States is willing to help Iran fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

Iranian President Rouhani said on March 4 that if the United States really wants to help Iran fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic, it should lift sanctions on Iran, including the ban on the import of medical supplies. He also said that lifting sanctions is the first step, and the United States should also apologize to Iran for its actions so far.

World epidemic situation map.

There is no national border to fight the epidemic

Iran is located at the "crossroads" of Eurasia, with transportation in all directions. Iran's "outbreak center" Qom is not only a sacred Shiite city, but also a tourist city. These factors have also increased the challenge of prevention and control.

The WHO pointed out on the 3rd that the growth of cases in the Eastern Mediterranean region needs "high attention". In order to control outbreaks and strengthen health system operations, it is necessary to strengthen surveillance and response activities and share key information.

In the context of the global war epidemic, it is difficult for one country and one city to survive alone.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said on social media that, like other viruses such as terrorism, the new crown virus does not know national borders and has nothing to do with race or belief. In the fight against the virus, there should also be no national boundaries and no distinction between races and beliefs. Iran has called for enhanced regional cooperation, including the establishment of a long-established joint disease prevention and control center. (Finish)