A senior officialfrom the World Health Organization has warned countries around the globe to prepare immediately for the further spread of the coronavirus. Theres particular concern about the number of cases in iran. The Deputy Health minister there, whos been at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of infection, has now tested positive for the virus. Our correspondent Rana Rahimpour from bbc persian has the latest. Here in tehran the authorities spray disinfectant outside the home of a man who has died from the coronavirus. Officially, 16 people have died and 95 are infected, but many believe the real figures to be far higher. On monday, irans Deputy Health minister, here on the left, publicly denied a cover up, while he himself looked unwell. 2a hours later, he took to twitter to reveal he had been diagnosed with the virus. Translation i would like to inform you that i also have got corona. I had fever from yesterday. My primary test results came up positive last night and
Wanting to crack down on protest and rebellion. A senior officialfrom the World Health Organization has warned countries around the globe to prepare immediately for the further spread of the coronavirus. Theres particular concern about the number of cases in iran. The Deputy Health minister there whos been at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of infection has now tested positive for the virus. Our correspondent Rana Rahimpour from bbc persian has the latest. Here in tehran the authorities spray disinfectant outside the home of a man who has died from the coronavirus, officially, 16 people have died and 95 are infected, but many believe the real figures to be far higher. On monday, irans Deputy Health minister, here on the left, publicly denied a cover up, while he himself looked unwell. 2a hours later, he took to twitter to reveal he had been diagnosed with the virus. Translation i would like to inform you that i also have got corona. I had fever from yesterday. My primary
On protest and rebellion a senior officialfrom the World Health Organisation has warned countries around the globe to prepare immediately for the further spread of the coronavirus. Theres particular concern about the number of cases in iran. The Deputy Health minister there, whos been at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of infection, has now tested positive for the virus. Our correspondent rana rahimpour, from bbc persian, has the latest. Here in tehran the authorities spray disinfectant outside the home of a man who has died from the coronavirus. Officially, 16 people have died and 95 are infected, but many believe the real figures to be far higher. On monday, irans Deputy Health minister, here on the left, publicly denied a cover up, while he himself looked unwell. 2a hours later, he took to twitter to reveal he had been diagnosed with the virus. Translation i would like to inform you that i also have got corona. I had fever from yesterday. My primary test results came
San franciscos archbishop weighs in on this first sunday since the pope announced his resignation. How he and other catholics feel about the churchs future. Thousands rally in San Francisco for Climate Change, what they want the president do . And history is made in nascar. The race that puts Danica Patrick in the front row of the daytona 500. Complete bay area News Coverage starts right now. This is ktvu channel 2 news at 5 00. Good evening, im ken wayne. Hello everyone im hearth holmes. We begin this sunday with the resignation of Pope Benedict xvi. The pontiff today delivered one of his last sunday blessings from the vatican. Tens of thousands of people packed st. Peters square today to hear the departing pope. Next sunday will be the last time the 85yearold pontiff temperatures will the traditional blessing from his apartment window. The pope announced earlier this month he will retire on february 28th due to failing health. This is a unique and historic moment in the church and ba