By Dayo Odufaye
Parts of Iran hit by Coronavirus on Wednesday canceled the Jumat prayers at the instance of the health ministry.
Such cancellations are made only in exceptional circumstances.
Iran is the worst affected country in the Middle East.
Most of the infections and deaths have been recorded in the province of Qom, which hosts several religious sites visited by local and foreign tourists.
Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki announced the cancelations on Wednesday.
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Across the Middle East, governments have been struggling to cope with the spread of the coronavirus.
Iraq has closed schools, public offices, and other public gatherings until March 7.
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