Iran’s deputy health minister, Harirchi Iraj has been tested positive for the new coronavirus disease.
Currently, the country is struggling to contain an outbreak that has killed 15 people.
In his video, apparently shot himself, Mr Harirchi said he was self-isolating.
“I wanted to tell you that… we will definitely be victorious against this virus in the next few weeks,” the minister said.
Iran’s deputy health minister speaks about his infection
Iran’s Fars news agency has tweeted a video, apparently showing Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi confirming that he has been infected with the coronavirus.
He had appeared at a press conference on Monday looking unwell and mopping his brow.
He had “been on the frontlines combatting the virus”, a health ministry spokesman said.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/BBC
