Iran's President Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face COVID-19 infection
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Published: Jul 19, 2020, 06:41 IST | Updated: Jul 19, 2020, 06:41 IST
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President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that 35 million Iranians may contract the coronavirus, as the country still did not have herd immunity although a quarter of the popualtion may be infected. It appears to be the first time a senior Iranian official has indicated the country is seeking to defeat COVID-19 via herd immunity.
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