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A man wears a mask passes a closed children shop with an Arabic banner that reads: "Dear customers for your service we are happy to offer you free delivery inside Beirut, contact us," after most of the shops and restaurants closed as part of the preventive measures against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. For most people, the virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A man wears a mask passes a closed children shop with an Arabic banner that reads: "Dear customers for your service we are happy to offer you free delivery inside Beirut, contact us," after most of the shops and restaurants closed as part of the preventive measures against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. For most people, the virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially olde…

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.