Coronavirus: Iran's health minister tests positive after sweating profusely during press conference

Iran's deputy health minister tested positive for coronavirus after sweating profusely during a press conference in which he affirmed that Iran's government had the outbreak under control.

Iraj Harichi tested positive for Covid-19 just hours after his appearance on TV. For the full story, click here:

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