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Iran Says Virus Deaths Cross 12,000

Agence France-Presse

   Iran said on Wednesday that its deaths from the novel coronavirus had
   surpassed 12,000, with authorities considering reimposing restrictive
   measures in Tehran to contain a resurgence of the disease.

   It came a day after the Islamic republic reported its highest
   single-day fatality count of 200 from the COVID-19 illness.

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