(ANSA) - TEHERAN, FEBRUARY 25 - The deputy minister of Health, Iranian Iraj Harirchi, tested positive for the coronavirus test. Alireza Vahabzadeh, the minister's adviser, made it known in a tweet, stressing that Harirchi was at the forefront of fighting the virus. Harirchi has confirmed that he is 99% infected in Iran and added that the epidemic will certainly be defeated. Harirchi appeared yesterday in a press conference alongside the government spokesman, AliRaibiei.
Iran, infected health minister
2020-02-25T12:39:06.464Z
Iran's deputy health minister, Iraj Harirchi, tested positive for the coronavirus test. Alireza Vahabzadeh, adviser to the minister, made it known in a tweet, stressing that Harirchi was at the forefront of fighting the virus. (HANDLE)