Number Of Iran Coronavirus Cases In Dispute Amid Conflicting Reports

The transcript discusses conflicting reports on the coronavirus death toll in Iran, with a lawmaker claiming 50 deaths while the health ministry reports 12. The number of confirmed cases in Iran is 61, with 900 suspected cases. Globally, the death toll exceeds 2600, with over 79,000 infections, mostly in China. Other countries like Iran, South Korea, and Japan are experiencing a surge in cases, raising pandemic concerns.

What was the worldwide death toll from the coronavirus as reported on Monday?

What concerns were raised due to the surge of new infections in various countries?