Rouhani Praises Response of Iran’s Medical Workers to COVID-19 Pandemic

By Staff, Agencies

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that medical workers’ skill in containing the coronavirus disease [COVID-19] has increased and the people are also cooperating with them more and more to battle the pandemic.

Rouhani made the remarks during a cabinet session on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan, saying it is a month that grants health to the people and encourages the spirit of kindness and helping other humans as well. 

In these recent months, the humans got to know how weak they are in the face of the eternal power of God and natural phenomena, Rouhani said, adding that a tiny invisible creature began from a point and swept all the world, showing the humans should always rely on God as their own power is limited and insignificant. 

He said that Ramadan which reminds the Muslims of social gatherings and group prayers at mosques will be different this year because of restrictions due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Rouhani praised the Iranian people’s well response to the government's demands to avoid unnecessary travels during the New Year Nowruz holidays to slow down the spread of the virus.

The statistics suggest an 80% decrease in bus travels, a 96% decline in rail travels, an 83% fall in air travels and a 63% reduction in road travels, he said.

Noting that Iran has gained partial success in containing the coronavirus disease, Rouhani, however, said, “If we think that everything is over and we are taking the last steps, we will certainly lose."

He said that the gradual resumption of business activities was a necessity which coupled with observing health protocols.