ISLAMABAD – Iranian scientists and intelligence experts are examining thepossibility of the coronavirus being a biological warfare waged against theIranian people.
General Nasrollah Fathian, in charge of coordinating executive operationsat the National Headquarters to Fight the Coronavirus, made the remark onMonday, adding, “This hypothesis is being thoroughly investigated and thepossibility of the coronavirus being a biological attack has not been ruledout.”
He told a news briefing via video link, “This is being examined from amedical and intelligence point of view. So far, we do not possesscompelling evidence that can prove this hypothesis, but will announce anynew finding in this regard,” he said.
“There is even speculation that this virus has been created to specificallytarget the Iranian population given their genetic traits. But for now,these theories are all being examined,” he explained.
Fathian noted that 20 mobile hospitals were available that could be settledswiftly in any place demanded by the Health Ministry.
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According to the official, 4,000 of the total 6,000 military hospital bedshave already been allocated for the treatment of corona patients, themajority of whom are civilians.
Nationwide, a total of 875 hospitals and 150,000 medical personnel aredealing with the ongoing health crisis, Fathian stated.
Strict hygienic measures are in place in military barracks where there havebeen no reports of the corona outbreak, he said, adding that most barrackshave been evacuated or minimized their operations.
