Iran says economy cannot be shut down despite worsening virus outbreak
2020-07-12 09:33:39 source：CGTN
July 11, 2020
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for big gatherings such as weddings and wakes to be banned to stem a rise in coronavirus infections, but insisted that its sanctions-hit economy had to stay open.
Iran must continue economic, social and cultural activities while observing health protocols, Rouhani said during a televised virus taskforce meeting.
It was not possible to keep businesses and economic activities shut down in the long-term, he said, emphasizing that "the people will not accept this".
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