The Deputy Head of Iran’s Customs Administration announced a series
of consultations and negotiations between Iran and neighboring
countries’ customs officials to prevent the closure of borders.
“In addition to providing facilities to merchants and manufacturing
units, the customs staff continues to ensure urgent clearance of
essential medical goods,” Ahmad Zakeri said, Trend reports citing IRNA.
Appreciating the efforts of supervisors, managers and staff of the
Customs, he urged Customs managers to report any potential case of
coronavirus infection immediately.
Iran is one of the recent countries, affected by the
rapidly-spreading coronavirus. According to recent reports from the
Iranian officials, over 6,566 people have been infected, 194 people have
already died. Meanwhile, over 2,134 have reportedly recovered from the
disease.
The country continues to apply strict measures to contain the further
spread. Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman
from Iran's Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite
official warnings. The man died later from the disease.
Following the reports of coronavirus spread in the Islamic Republic,
several countries have taken measures, including closing borders and
banning flights.
The Islamic Republic only announced its first infections and deaths from the coronavirus on Feb. 19