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Iran COVID-19 surge triggers Tehran lockdown

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Iran today reported its highest daily case total of the pandemic, and health officials ordered a week-long lockdown for Tehran, the country's capital.Iran is in its fifth surge, as multiple parts of the world battle the more transmissible Delta (1617.2) variant, including Myanmar, where deaths reached a new daily high.Iran re-emerges as Mideast hot spotIran's latest surge comes at a risky time, as Muslim communities observe Eid al-Adha, which usually involves celebrations with family gatherings.Today, the country reported a record 27,444 new cases, topping the previous high from mid-April, according to Reuters.

The steep rise in cases prompted a lockdown for Tehran and Alborz provinces, where only essential businesses are allowed to stay

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