Iran reports its first three cases of the Lineage B.1.351 variant first discovered in South Africa. The Health Ministry warns of "harder days ahead" as it is predicted that the number of deaths due to COVID-19 will increase.
Iran detects the first three cases of the Lineage B.1.351 variant first discovered in South Africa in southern Iran. The Health Ministry warns of "harder days ahead" as it is predicted that deaths due to COVID-19 will surge.
Fijireports its first six cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant originally detected in India.
Iran reports its first three cases of the Lineage B.1.351 variant firstdiscoveredinSouthAfrica.TheHealthMinistry warnsof"harderdaysahead"asitispredicted thatthenumberofdeathsduetoCOVID-19willincrease.