x

Head of Iranian parliament tests positive for coronavirus

The President of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Wednesday announced he was self-isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Ghalibaf hoped he could nevertheless continue working in quarantine, the 58-year-old politician wrote on Twitter.

Ghalibaf, who has been leading Iran’s parliament since May, had been travelling a lot in recent weeks despite experts’ advice not to do so.

President Hassan Rowhani, on the other hand, has been adhering to the strict coronavirus regulations and did not attend most meetings in person, a decision that was criticised by Ghalibaf’s supporters.

Iran has introduced renewed lockdowns in several large cities due to spiking infection numbers. Half of civil servants in Tehran have been ordered to work from home.

More than 580,000 people have contracted the coronavirus in Iran, with 33,000 fatalities related to the infection, according to the Health Ministry.

Hot this week

Gov Alia Dissolves Lobi Stars FC Board, Management to Reposition Club for Better Performance

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth...

KOSIEC Announces 2026 Local Government Council Elections in Kogi State

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission...

Breaking: FG Launches First Cancer Treatment Initiative

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuIn a groundbreaking event, the ...

KOSIEC Releases Timetable for 2026 Kogi Local Government Elections

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent...

Terrorist Invade Southern Kaduna Community, Abduct 10 Residents in Kauru LGA

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaTerrorists have again attacked Southern Kaduna,...

How Violence Starves Nigeria’s Food Basket

By Emmanuel Sam DavidBenue State, once renowned as the...

Russia-Ukraine War: The Unfolding Burden on Africa

By Abu Jemimah LamiWhen Russia invaded Ukraine on...

Kaduna Partners REA to Boost Renewable Energy Access, Drive Industrial Growth

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Kaduna State Government, under the...

Gov. Ododo Pledges Full Support for North-Central Nigeria Prays Rally in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img