This Thursday, March 19, 2020 photo shows a free gym at Tel Aviv's beachfront wrapped in tape to prevent public access. Israel has reported a steady increase in confirmed cases despite imposing strict travel bans and quarantine measures more than two weeks ago. Authorities recently ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and encouraged people to work from home. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
March 20, 2020
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March 20, 2020 7:58 a.m.
Iran's leaders take upbeat tone even as virus deaths climb
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's leaders vowed to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year on Friday, even as the Health Ministry announced 149 more fatalities, bringing the country's death toll to 1,433.