Iran says coronavirus toll jumps by 17 with 1,000-plus new infections

Iran’s death toll from coronavirus jumped to 124, as 17 died and more than 1,000 were additionally diagnosed with the disease.

Iran’s death toll from coronavirus infections jumped on Friday to 124, as 17 died over the past 24 hours and more than 1,000 were additionally diagnosed with the disease, a health ministry spokesman said in Tehran.

Iran had reported 3,513 infections on Thursday, 1,000 added on Friday. (via REUTERS)

The number of infections rose to 4,747, he said.

Iran had reported 3,513 infections on Thursday.