Speaking on Saturday at the meeting of the National Task Force Against Coronavirus, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi thanked all those who are working in any way in the field of prevention and treatment of COVID-19, and said, “With regard to the re-emergence of coronavirus’ prevalence, it is necessary to be more sensitive to observing health protocols, and especially wearing masks”.
The President added, “It is necessary to explain the necessity of receiving the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the people in a wider way until the vaccination statistics of the booster dose reaches the statistics of receiving the first and second doses of the nationwide vaccination”.
Dr Raisi pointed out, “Also, the related agencies such as the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the Plan and Budget Organisation should pursue the provision of necessary resources to equip medical centres and eliminate any shortages and deficiencies in the field of equipment and drugs for corona treatment”.
The President stated, “Necessary coordination should be done with agencies such as the Red Crescent and various sections of the Armed Forces so that, if necessary, the capacities of these institutions, including their medical and treatment facilities, can be used to deal with special situations”.
Ayatollah Raisi stated, “Provincial headquarters of the National Task Force Against Coronavirus have the authority to decide and implement restrictions in certain cities of each province in special circumstances and according to local necessity within the general plans of the National headquarters”.
Dr Raisi emphasised, “The nationwide closure of schools and universities must not be done in the previous form and based on previous indicators, because it has caused many problems, including a very high academic level”.
The President pointed out, “Any information about the outbreak of corona must be in full and accurate coordination so that while informing the people, it does not cause unnecessary concern in the society”.
In today’s meeting of the National Task Force Against Coronavirus, it was approved that due to the increasing prevalence of Corona, the match between the national football teams of Iran and the UAE be held without the presence of spectators.
Source: Presidency of Islamic Republic of Iran
