Iran warned of a resurgence of the novel coronavirus as it reported 51 new deaths, almost a month after it started to relax a nationwide lockdown, AFP reported.
Authorities reimposed more stringent measures in the southwestern Khuzestan province, reversing a phased return to work meant to revitalise the battered economy.
“The situation should in no way be considered normal in Iran," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said in televised remarks.
“This virus will be present” for the time being, he added, in the country that has suffered the most deadly outbreak in the Middle East.
