A record surge in infections and deaths from Covid-19 in Iran poses an early challenge to new President Ebrahim Raisi, as authorities struggle to contain an outbreak of the Delta variant amid loose pandemic restrictions and a slow vaccine campaign
TEHRAN—A record surge in infections and deaths from Covid-19 in Iran poses an early challenge to new President Ebrahim Raisi, as authorities struggle to contain an outbreak of the highly infectious Delta variant amid loose pandemic restrictions andHospitals across the country are overwhelmed. Many face shortages of beds and exhausted personnel, prompting the armed forces to say they would help turn mosques and stadiums into facilities for convalescing patients.
Iran was the first coronavirus hot spot in the Middle East, and remains the hardest-hit country in the region, largely due to a botched response from authorities, experts and analysts say.to contain the latest wave as the country’s economy reels from damaging U.S. sanctions. Authorities have also been lax in enforcing mask and social-distancing requirements., has refused to ban religious gatherings, despite recommendations from health authorities.
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