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In this photo released on Sunday, March 15, 2020, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, workers wearing protective gear sprays disinfectant on a public bus as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak, in Aleppo, Syria. The Syrian authorities insist there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, despite receiving large numbers of pilgrims from Iran, and neighboring Lebanon as well as Iranian military advisers. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (SANA via AP)

In this photo released on Sunday, March 15, 2020, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, workers wearing protective gear sprays disinfectant on a public bus as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak, in Aleppo, Syria. The Syrian authorities insist there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, despite receiving large numbers of pilgrims from Iran, and neighboring Lebanon as well as Iranian military advisers. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only…

March 17, 2020

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Iran warns virus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
March 17, 2020 11:31 a.m.

Iran warns virus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance.