By Staff, Agencies

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the tireless efforts of the medical workers after outbreak of the novel coronavirus, saying the country is almost on the verge of containing the epidemic.

Addressing a cabinet session on Wednesday, Rouhani said Iran has made great progress in the fight against COVID-19 thanks to the efforts the medical society has been making over the past three months.

“During these three months, we have been advancing step by step without a retreat. In general, we’ve made good progress in the face of this dangerous virus and are almost on the verge of containment,” he added.