Why is the mortality rate for Covid-19 virus in Iran so alarming?

The death rate for COVID-19 in Iran is 1 in 5 infected, while in China it is 1 in 50.

More than 1 month raging in Wuhan (China), the new strain of Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) causing acute respiratory infection COVID-19 has now spread to many countries, territories and causing terrorism. panic in South Korea, Italy, and Iran with hundreds of cases. In particular, the death rate for COVID-19 in Iran is at an alarming rate.

On February 19, Iran confirmed that two elderly people in Qom city were killed by COVID-19. On Feb. 24, Iranian officials announced the death toll had reached 12.

People wear masks in public places in Tehran.(Photo: AP).

The South China Morning Post (Hong Kong, China) said the death toll for COVID-19 in Iran was one in five, while in China it was one in 50.

Asif Shuja, a researcher at the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS), said: ' Iran has no experience in handling such large-scale diseases as COVID-19 . Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has a minor impact on Iran '.

Asif Shuja emphasized: 'COVID-19 is probably one of the most serious challenges for Iranian officials, especially due to the low quality health care system after decades of U.S. sanctions. . This situation became even more serious after the United States withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal. '

Iranian Health Minister Minou Mohrez on January 21 warned that SARS-CoV-2 is likely to appear in other Iranian cities, not just in Qom.

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on February 23 that a businessman in Qom who often traveled between Iran and China could be the one who brought SARS-CoV-2 to the Islamic Republic.

The Iranian government has temporarily closed schools in 14 provinces, distributing masks in the affected cities, canceling musical and cultural performances, and stopping crowds of people from sporting events. In Tehran, local governments conduct daily disinfection at train stations and bus stops. The Iranian government also reported daily on national television about COVID-19.

On February 23, neighboring Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Armenia announced a temporary closure of the border due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Jordan announced that it would stop importing Iranian, Chinese and Korean citizens. Kuwait said it would not allow Iranian vessels to dock in the country. Saudi Arabia also restricts citizens from traveling to Iran.

The COVID-19 epidemic also affected the Iranian election on February 21 with a record low number of voters.

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