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Coronavirus: 255 Indians Test Positive In Iran, Total 276 Infected Indians Currently Abroad, Confirms MEA
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The External Affairs Ministry in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (18 March) confirmed reports of 255 Indians in Iran testing positive for coronavirus. The ministry in its reply added that a total of 276 Indians currently abroad have tested positive for Covid-19.
Incidentally the MEA had yesterday (17 March) refused to confirm news of the 255 Indians testing positive in Iran. It has reiterated that the Indian Mission in Iran is taking good care of all Indians in the country and is coordinating efforts with the Iranian government.
Currently a total of 6,000 Indians are living in Iran out of which 1,100 are pilgrims and 300 are students. India has already evacuated 336 citizens from Iran.
As per reports, the total positive cases in India currently stand at 151. Three deaths have been recorded due to co-morbidity.
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