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TEHRAN, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education on Saturday said the death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 611, with the total number of those diagnosed with the disease reaching 12,729.
Kianush Jahanpur, head of Public Relations and Information Center of the ministry, said that among the 12,729 people confirmed to be infected with the virus, 4,339 have recovered, official IRNA news agency reported.
Iran's army said on Friday that they would start to empty streets, roads and shopping areas from unnecessary presence of people.
