Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for big gatherings such as weddings and wakes to be banned to stem a rise in coronavirus infections, but insisted the country's economy had to stay open.
- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for big gatherings such as weddings and wakes to be banned to stem a rise in coronavirus infections, but insisted the country’s economy had to stay open.
Iran has been gradually relaxing its lockdown since mid-April, but has recently reported a sharp rise in the infection rate. “Now is not the time for festivals or seminars,” he said, adding that even university entrance exams may have to be suspended.
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