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Iranian regime’s cover up of coronavirus outbreak causes outrage, international criticism
Iran, February 27, 2020—On Wednesday, Iranian regime officials confirmed 139 cases of coronavirus infection and 19 deaths. The real figures, according locals and international observers, is much higher. Iran’s regime, which has played a key role in the spread of the deadly virus through inaction and denial, tried to downplay the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran now holds the second highest number of casualties after China, despite the fact that the government only officially acknowledged coronavirus cases last week. As the epidemic spins out of control, the regime’s is finding it harder and harder to deny a disaster it helped create.
#Iran now holds the second highest number of casualties after China, despite the fact that the government only officially acknowledged #coronavirus cases last week.https://t.co/CtF0Rvp5yk
— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) February 27, 2020
Coronavirus continues to spread across Iran
On Wednesday, the regime’s state-run TV acknowledged that coronavirus cases have been reported in 13 of Iran’s 31 provinces: Qom, Tehran, Markazi, Hamedan, Alborz, Semnan, Mazandaran, Gilan, Kermanshah, Khorasan-e Razavi, Isfahan, Fars and Hormozgan. Hours later, five more provinces were confirmed to have reported coronavirus infection cases.
Iran’s coronavirus death toll reaches 26, Tehran Friday prayer canceled
Iran said on Thursday its death toll from coronavirus had risen to 26 and the total number of infected people now stood at 245, the highest number of deaths from the virus outside China.
#Iran said on Thursday its death toll from #coronavirus had risen to 26 and the total number of infected people now stood at 245, the highest number of deaths from the virus outside China. https://t.co/waXNTWcXwS
— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) February 27, 2020
Coronavirus infection to the Iranian regime’s officials indicates a widespread outbreak of the disease and secrecy in the Iranian regime.
The head of the National Security Committee in the Iran regime’s Majlis, Zolnouri, who also represents the city of Qom, said that he had tested positive for COVID19.
The head of the National Security Committee in the #Iran regime’s Majlis, Zolnouri, who also represents the city of Qom, said that he had tested positive for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/6ka7GnHZOw
— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) February 27, 2020
Official sources are saying that Massoumeh Ebtekhar, Vice President of #Iran for Women and Family Affairs, & Dr. Mohebi, the head of the Center of Health and Hygiene in Qom, have tested positive for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/oaTamcPXkg
— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) February 27, 2020
UN Urged to Act to Stop Secret Massacre of Detained Protesters in Iran
On the sidelines of the 44th United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, which is being held from February 24 to March 20, five NGOs with the UN consultative status, submitted a joint statement, which was circulated amount UN member states.
Iran: IRGC Paramilitary Bassij Base in Foulad-Shahr Targeted
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the suppressive IRGC’s paramilitary Bassij base in Foulad-Shahr in Isfahan Province was targeted by defiant youth and sustained severe damage.
#Iran: #IRGC Paramilitary Bassij Base in Foulad-Shahr Targeted https://t.co/bC6QKPZDCO#FreeIran2020#IranProtests
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) February 27, 2020
Iranian prisoners suspected of contracting the Coronavirus
There have been reports in recent days on the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Iranian prisons. At least several prisoners in the prisons of Urmia, Qezel Hessar, and Khorramabad are suspected of contracting the Coronavirus.
There have been reports in recent days on the outbreak of the #Coronavirus in #Iran prisons. At least several prisoners in the prisons of Urmia, Qezel Hessar, and Khorramabad are suspected of contracting the #COVID19https://t.co/0UkbS3QhdX
— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) February 26, 2020
There are also reports of cases suspected of contracting the Coronavirus in the Central Prison of Karaj and ban on visitations. Political prisoners and prisoners of conscience have been transferred to the workers’ ward and their ward has been turned into the quarantine for prisoners who are suspected of contracting the Coronavirus. It appears that the close proximity of this ward to the prison’s dispensary has been the reason for this decision.
The sister of a political prisoner in #Iran: If the #Coronavirus spreads to prisons, it would be a disaster. My brother, Saeed Shirzad, suffers from kidney complication. The lives of other ill prisoners would also be in danger if they contract #COVIDー19 https://t.co/0UkbS3QhdX pic.twitter.com/7QCsExnAtL
— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) February 26, 2020
In light of the prison’s closed space, unsuitable nutrition, lack of medical and health care, and overcrowded cells, families are concerned about the news of suspected cases in some prisons.
A 44-year-old inmate died in the Greater Tehran Penitentiary (GTP). Hamid-Reza who was suspected of contracting the #Coronavirus was not sent to hospital to receive adequate medical treatment. #Covid_19 https://t.co/0UkbS3QhdX pic.twitter.com/G62ZfMTLFp
— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) February 26, 2020
Local reports: Iran’s COVID-19 fatalities and infections are alarming
Local reports and messages from Iranians indicate that the number of Iran’s COVID-19 fatalities and infections are much higher than officials have announced. Iran’s Ministry of Health has put Iran’s COVID-19 fatalities at 19 with 139 infections.
Local reports: #Iran’s #COVID-19 fatalities and infections are alarming –
Hospital resident at Ahwaz hospital, SW Iran: The regime’s cover-ups are deadlier than the #coronavirus.
Read more:https://t.co/M4foSq7QGP— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) February 26, 2020
Message from Iran:
Regime officials consider 1 hour of work a week a “job” to lower unemployment stats.
Charge journalists with “security” crimes to say they don’t have political prisoners.
Announce COVID19 fatalities as influenza and pneumonia to say they don’t have an outbreak.
Message from #Iran:
Regime officials consider 1 hour of work a week a “job” to lower unemployment stats.
Charge journalists with “security” crimes to say they don’t have political prisoners.
Announce #COVID19 fatalities as influenza & pneumonia to say they don’t have an outbreak— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) February 26, 2020
MEK Iran: Coronavirus In At Least 50 Cities in Iran
The coronavirus has spread to at least 50 cities across Iran, according to the latest reports, and the country has the most reported deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) outside of China.
MEK Iran: Coronavirus in at Least 50 Cities in #Iran https://t.co/gOV7TK5jBX#coronavirues @USAdarFarsi
— MEK Iran (Mujahedin-e Khalq) (@MEK_Iran) February 26, 2020
Iran news in brief, February 27, 2020
Floodwaters Rising in Cities Across Western Iran.
Locals Left in Rubbles and Without Aid After Quake Shakes Northwest Iran.
Iranian Prisoners Suspected of Contracting the Coronavirus.
Iran, Floodwaters:
Cities throughout Lorestan Province in western Iran are witnessing rising floodwaters following seasonal rains.
Flood warnings have been issued in more than 50 cities ranging in parts of northern, northwest, west, southwest and southern Iran.
Cities throughout Lorestan Province in western #Iran are witnessing rising floodwaters following seasonal rains.
Flood warnings have been issued in more than 50 cities ranging in parts of northern, northwest, west, southwest and southern Iran.https://t.co/0Kjy2Zdqnu— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) February 26, 2020
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WHAT ARE THE IRAN PROTESTS OF 2019?
Thursday, February 27, 2020, marks the 105th day since the beginning of the nationwide Iran protests.
The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has identified 755 of the more than 1500 protesters killed by the regime so far.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has called on the United Nations to urgently send an international fact-finding mission to Iranian prisons to meet with the detainees.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPRISING:
Number of uprising cities: 191
Number of martyrs: At least 1500
Number of injured: More than 4,000
Number of detainees: More than 12,000
Read more: Latest News in Brief- February 26, 2020
