### [2021-08-14](/feed/2021/08/14/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# Iran announces a six-day general lockdown in all cities that involving the closure of bazaars, markets, public offices, movie theaters, gyms and restaurants as well as intra-city travel ban. The lockdown will begin from August 16 until August 21. 




### Sources:

1. [The Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-will-impose-6-day-general-lockdown-over-coronavirus/amp/)

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