Officials and experts warn of intensifying coronavirus crisis in Iran
The spread of the COVID-19 virus continues throughout Iran. The situation is reported to be worse in Khuzestan, Lorestan, and Khorasan. Experts have called for decisive and serious measures by the authorities to protect the health of citizens against the further spread of the virus.
The spread of the coronavirus epidemic in Iran has not only not stopped, but is also spreading and becoming more prevalent in some provinces such as Khuzestan, Lorestan, and North Khorasan.
Kianoush Jahanpour, spokesman for the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Health, announced in his daily report on official coronavirus statistics on Thursday, May 15, that in the past 24 hours, more than 1,800 more people have been infected with the coronavirus and 71 people have died from COVID-19.
According to Dr. Jahanpour, the spread of the coronavirus has increased by about 20% compared to previous days.
Thus, according to official statistics from the Iranian government, the total number of infected people has exceeded 114,533 and the number of deaths has reached 6,854.
According to the same statistics, 90,539 people have recovered and been discharged from medical centers so far; at the same time, it is said that at least 2,758 patients are in critical condition and are under intensive care.
According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, the situation with the spread of the coronavirus in most regions of Iran is the same as before, but Khuzestan Province is still in "red status."
According to some reports, the coronavirus is still spreading in Lorestan and North Khorasan and has entered a "red status."
Khuzestan academics warn of increase in coronavirus cases
The Faculty Members' Association of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz has warned in a message about the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus and the failure of provincial authorities to implement decisive and effective decisions.
Khuzestan academics criticized "the simplistic nature of this viral pandemic and the lack of decisiveness regarding the continuation of necessary restrictions in the province by the authorities and those in charge of this matter in the provincial coronavirus headquarters," and noted that the province has once again faced the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in various cities.
The Ahvaz University Faculty Association has emphasized in its message that the large number of patients infected with coronavirus in Ahvaz and other cities in the province is disturbing and shows a disregard for the health of citizens.
Khuzestan academics called on officials to "think of a solution as soon as possible and, by continuing the restrictions, strictly prevent people from gathering in the streets and local markets."
The message from Khuzestan academics states that the hasty reopening of schools and universities in Khuzestan province should not be on the agenda because it could have very negative consequences.
The Faculty Association of Ahvaz University has called on Khuzestan citizens to avoid unnecessary presence in the city and to observe health protocols and instructions, especially social distancing and the proper use of masks and disinfectants.
Source: DW
