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Iran reports 8 COVID-19 deaths; Italy raises travel alert after 2 fatalities

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Confirmed cases and deaths are emerging in Europe and the Middle East, requiring special attention to epidemic control, business travel, and tourism.

By / Fresh Reports from Jingdianjia

Confirmed cases and deaths are emerging in Europe and the Middle East, requiring special attention to epidemic control, business travel, and tourism.

Italy has reported its second death from COVID-19. The deceased woman is suspected to be linked to Italy's first fatality. Meanwhile, 79 people have been confirmed infected in Italy, with ten towns under lockdown and approximately 50,000 people in home quarantine.

Italy's tourism industry has been severely impacted by the pneumonia outbreak. (Photo / Liao Weiren)

In the Middle Eastern country of Iran, the COVID-19 situation has rapidly deteriorated. According to the latest data from the World Health Organization, there are now 43 confirmed cases, with the cumulative death toll rising to 8 (updated as of 22:00 on the 23rd).

 
Considering the recent rapid increase in Iran’s case numbers, with 8 deaths and known exported cases to Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada,
 
As of February 22, Italian authorities reported 52 cases. The Lombardy region, where Milan is located, has seen a rapid rise in confirmed cases, along with a cluster infection in a medical institution. Authorities have announced measures including work and school suspensions, suspension of public events, and public transportation services in designated areas.
 
Due to the infection risks for travelers from our country in these regions, the command center has raised the travel health notice level for both countries to Level 1 - Watch, effective immediately.It is advised that travelers to these areas follow general preventive measures locally, and healthcare workers are recommended to postpone their trips.
 
If you encounter an emergency in Iran, you can contact the 24-hour emergency hotline of our country’s office in Dubai at: 971-506453018 for necessary assistance.

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