Coronavirus who staff in iran tests positive
As of March 2023, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has reported a total of 1,032,649 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, with 57,343 deaths.
According to various sources, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Iranian media outlets, here are some notable cases of COVID-19 among staff in Iran:
- Healthcare workers: As of March 2023, over 12,000 healthcare workers in Iran have tested positive for COVID-19, including doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. This has put a significant strain on the country's healthcare system.
- Government officials: Several high-ranking government officials in Iran have tested positive for COVID-19, including:
- Minister of Health: Dr. Saeed Namaki, the Minister of Health and Medical Education, tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020.
- Deputy Health Minister: Dr. Iraj Harirchi, the Deputy Minister of Health, tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2020.
- Governor of Tehran: Alireza Zakani, the Governor of Tehran Province, tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020.
- Military personnel: Iran's military has also been affected by the pandemic. In March 2020, the Iranian Army announced that over 100 military personnel had tested positive for COVID-19.
- Imams and religious leaders: Several imams and religious leaders in Iran have tested positive for COVID-19, including:
- Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi: A prominent Iranian cleric and the leader of the Shia seminary in Qom, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020.
- Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani: A senior cleric and the leader of the Shia seminary in Mashhad, Ayatollah Hamedani tested positive for COVID-19 in April 2020.
These cases highlight the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, which has been particularly severe due to various factors, including the country's large population, dense urban areas, and limited healthcare resources.