A pharmacist works in a drugstore in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The head of Iran's counter-coronavirus task force has tested positive for the virus himself, authorities announced Tuesday, showing the challenges facing the Islamic Republic amid concerns the outbreak may be far wider than officially acknowledged. The announcement comes as countries across the Mideast say they've had confirmed cases of the virus that link back to Iran, which for days denied having the virus. (Photo by Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo)
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