Tehran, Feb 25 (IANS): Iran's Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the media reported on Tuesday.
Harirchi coughed and appeared to be sweating during a news conference on Monday.
In his video, apparently shot himself, Harirchi said he was self-isolating, the BBC reported.
"I had a fever as of last night and my preliminary test was positive around midnight," he said.
"I've isolated myself in a place since. I am starting medication. I wanted to tell you that... we will definitely be victorious against this virus in the next few weeks," the minister said.
Iran is struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has so far killed 15 people.