Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak

Posted on AllSides August 3rd, 2020
From The Center
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The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iran is nearly triple what Iran's government claims, a BBC Persian service investigation has found.

The government's own records appear to show almost 42,000 people died with Covid-19 symptoms up to 20 July, versus 14,405 reported by its health ministry.

The number of people known to be infected is also almost double official figures: 451,024 as opposed to 278,827.

The official numbers still make Iran the worst-hit in the Middle East.

In recent weeks, it has suffered a second steep rise in the...

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53598965

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