Iran Enacts New Restrictions as It Experiences Its Worst Virus Surge

Iran is experiencing its worst COVID-19 outbreak, leading to widespread closures in major cities, including Tehran. The government has imposed travel restrictions and plans to provide cash subsidies to mitigate economic impacts. Resignations of key health officials highlight the crisis, as daily fatalities and infection rates soar. The president urges citizens to help reduce the death toll.

What measures were taken in Iran's major cities to combat the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Shutdown of travel, shrines, schools, and businesses

• Opening of new hospitals

• Increase in public transportation services

• Mandatory vaccination for all citizens

What economic measure did Iran's government announce in response to the pandemic?

• Reduction in taxes for businesses

• Free healthcare for all citizens

• Four months of cash subsidies for 30 million residents

• Increase in minimum wage

What was a consequence of the mishandling of the pandemic by Iranian health officials?

• Resignations of two health officials

• Decrease in COVID-19 cases

• Improved healthcare infrastructure

• Increase in international aid

What was the average daily death toll in Iran since the start of the recent surge?

• Around 300 fatalities

• More than 430 fatalities

• Exactly 200 fatalities

• Less than 100 fatalities

When did Iran record its highest single day of new infections?

• October 1st

• November 13th

• December 25th

• September 15th