Tehran (IP) - Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiee in a press conference on Monday said that the novel coronavirus was the first issue of the government, and all government meetings focused on policies to curb the spread of the virus.

Iran PressIran News: Rabiee said that the government’s main strategy is to protect the health and lives of people, and every decision it makes is based on the health of society.

Iranian Government Spokesman referred to implementing social distancing plan by closing universities, schools, religious and sports centers, adding: "I now declare that this strategy has not been shut down, and all our efforts are to protect the lives and health of the people.”

Rabiee announced that the government would continue this plan until the disease is significantly will be reduced in the country.

"The core of government’s policy is the health and protection of people's lives, along with health-oriented protocols and all economic, social and cultural aspects will be considered," he said.

Government Spokesman added: "I believe that we will be able to control this disease with the policies that are being implemented and with the support of the people." 205/207

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