Iranian lawmaker dies as a result of coronary

An Iranian lawmaker has passed away as a result of the coronary, Iranian media report. Iran is one of the most affected countries outside China of this virus. By March 6th, Iranian authorities have reported 4,747 affected with this virus.

Lawmaker Fatemeh Rahbar had won the mandate in the last elections in Tehran. Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Yahanpur said on March 6th that 17 people have lost their lives within 24 hours, and another 1,000 have been diagnosed.

Coronavius has claimed the lives of several officials in Iran, including the adviser of the Supreme Leader and special envoy to the Vatican. More than 20 lawmakers, as well as the deputy minister's president in Iran, have resulted in a positive outcome of the Coronavirus.

Iran has closed schools and universities, as well as cancelled cultural and sports organisations as a result of the widespread virus in the country. Meanwhile, authorities in China have announced on March 7th that 99 new cases have been infected, marking declines from the day before where 143 affected were reported, which is the lowest figure since January 20th.