UPDATE, NOV. 5:

Iran’s record number of daily Coronavirus cases continues to spiral.

The Islamic Republic set a new mark on Wednesday with 8,932 cases. Iran only broke the 4,000 daily mark on October 6.

On Friday, the Health Ministry announced another 8,772 infections, raising the official total to 654,936.
There were 406 deaths recorded, just short of Tuesday’s record of 440. The official death toll is 36,985.
A record 5,472 patients are in critical condition.

Having held out against reimposing restrictions for months amid Iran’s economic crisis, President Hassan Rouhani told the National Coronavirus Task Force of measures in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces:

It is necessary to continue this process….

The resolutions of the National Task Force and what is being done in the country regarding the fight against Coronavirus are the result of scientific studies and findings of experts and relevant officials in the committees, as well as experiences of the past months.

UPDATE, NOV. 1:

Iran’s record for daily deaths reached 434 on Sunday.

The Health Ministry announced the increase taking the official total to 35,298.

Confirmed cases rose by 7,719, following Thursday’s record of 8,293. The official total is 620,491.

A record 5,244 patients are in critical condition.

ORIGINAL ENTRY, OCT. 30: Iran has smashed its daily record for Coronavirus cases with a rise of 22% in 24 hours.

The Health Ministry announced the new mark of 8,294 cases on Thursday, up from 6,824 the previous day. The total is now 596,541.

Cases have soared by 113% in the past 11 days. Having passed the 4,000 level on October 6, they eclipsed 5,000 on October 20, and 6,000 on October 23.

The Ministry reported 399 deaths, just short of Wednesday’s record of 415. The official death toll has reached 34,113.

Coronavirus — New Record as Iran Deaths Rise 20% in 1 Day

Having tamped down the first wave of the pandemic, Iran’s number have been rising since early May, after the Rouhani Government lifted restrictions on businesses, mosques, schools and universities, and other public spaces.

Even as the surge escalated through the summer and autumn, President Hassan Rouhani held out against reimposition of restrictions because of Iran’s economic crisis. In early October, the Government finally issued a mask mandate, initially for the capital Tehran and then for other cities. Tehran closed public spaces, including businesses and schools, from October 3, first for a week and then indefinitely

Rouhani did not refer to the record cases and deaths on Thursday. Instead, in comments to the National Coronavirus Task Force, he said:

The Supreme Leader made very important points, which shows that despite the very extensive actions in the past eight months, we still have a great deal to do that requires more cooperation and synergy in all groups involved in this jihadist fight against the virus.

Showing a concern about the spread of news about the pandemic, he asserted, “From now on, information about COVID-19 will be provided through a single channel, and that is the spokesman of the Task Force.”