TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – According to the latest announcement by the Iranian Health Ministry, 39,174 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country since Tuesday.

According to the statement, the virus has claimed 583 more lives in Iran bringing the death toll to 99,691.

The statement put the total vaccination jabs at over 21 million, noting that over 5 million people have already received the second dose.

Meanwhile, 7,490 patients are being treated in Intensive Care Units as they experience critical conditions.

MAH