Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
4 years, 2 months ago

Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and driving up its death toll, the country’s health minister gave a rare speech criticizing his own government’s refusal to enforce basic health measures. “We asked for fines to be collected from anyone who doesn’t wear a mask,” Saeed Namaki said last week, referring to the government’s new mandate for Tehran, the capital. We said close roads, and yet how many did they close?” Namaki’s speech, lamenting the country’s “great suffering” and “hospitals full of patients,” clearly laid the blame for the virus’ resurgence at the government’s door — a stark contrast to the usual speeches from officials who point the finger at the public’s defiance of restrictions. “If they can’t provide economic resources to help people, to then be overly authoritarian and enforce health measures would undermine their legitimacy even further.” More than 32,000 people reportedly have died in what is the Middle East’s worst outbreak — and a top health official stressed recently that the true number is likely 2½ times higher. While medical officials on state TV clamor for a prolonged and centralized shutdown, powerful clerics have called for mass gatherings to mark Shiite holidays, such as Ashoura, saying those who get sick pay the price to keep the holiday “alive.” “Rouhani’s hands are tied domestically,” said Vakil, adding that Iran’s leadership, aware that escaping U.S. sanctions is the only way to rescue its economy, is closely watching the U.S. presidential election next month.

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Virus-ravaged Iran finds brief respite with mass vaccination
2 years, 11 months ago

Virus-ravaged Iran finds brief respite with mass vaccination

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — As much of the world sees vaccination slowing and infections soaring with the spread of omicron, Iran has found a rare, if fleeting, respite from the anxiety and trauma of the pandemic. “A large number of people already have contracted the virus and huge vaccination has taken place in recent months,” health official Moayed Alavian said in …

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly. This is while earlier this month, Health Minister Saeed Namaki called for an urgent two-week lockdown enforced by the military to prevent a full collapse of the country’s strained health system. More than one million doses of COVIran Barekat, the country’s first …

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday reported more than 37,000 new coronavirus infections, the country’s single-day record so far in the pandemic, state media reported. State TV said health workers registered 37,189 new COVID-19 cases since Sunday — surpassing the previous daily record of 34,951 infections reported on Tuesday. Also on Monday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the government …

Iran’s health minister calls for lockdowns enforced by military
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s health minister calls for lockdowns enforced by military

Al Jazeera  

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s health minister has called for two weeks of lockdowns enforced by armed forces and law enforcement to curb the alarmingly fast rise of COVID-19 cases across the country. “Even though they are vaccinated, my co-workers are all becoming sick due to long bouts of sleeplessness and stress,” he said, also warning that the country’s health system …

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran recorded over 34,900 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, setting the nation’s single-day record for cases as vaccinations lag, public complacency deepens and the country’s outbreak spirals further out of control. The previous record of 31,814 infections had been set only a day earlier, providing a sense of how quickly Iran’s latest surge, fueled by the contagious …

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country’s daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into lockdown, a week-long measure imposed amid another surge in the pandemic. The country’s health ministry announced 27,444 new cases and 250 deaths over the past day, bringing the overall death toll to 87,624 from among more …

Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges

India TV News  

Iran imposed a week-long lockdown in the country capital, Tehran, and the area surrounding the region as the country struggles with another surge in Covid cases, the state media reported. Iran reported 25,441 new cases on Monday and 213 deaths over the past day, bringing the overall death toll to 87,374 from among more than 3.5 million confirmed cases in …

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
3 years, 6 months ago

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs fears of another devastating surge in the nation. Iran’s new restrictions are designed to slow the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant first detected in India, which on Saturday President Hassan Rouhani warned was driving …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its …

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave

Al Jazeera  

As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television each night. Worst-hit Iran is now reporting its highest-ever new coronavirus case numbers — more than 25,000 a day. During …

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television every night. “If I do, I can’t bring home bread for my wife and two kids.” Iran …

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

Authorities forced to impose partial shutdowns across the country as cases continue to rise after the Iranian new year holidays. Tehran, Iran – Authorities in Iran have been forced to impose fresh nationwide restrictions after lack of control over travels during the Persian new year holidays last month led to an explosive rise in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, authorities reported …

COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections

NPR  

COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections Iranians are looking at the COVID-19 crisis in their country with more fatigue than fear these days, though they wonder how it will affect upcoming elections. PETER KENYON, BYLINE: When I spoke to her last August, Mitra, a farmer and gardener in northern Iran, said after initially downplaying the coronavirus, …

Iran’s top leader bans corona vaccines from US, Britain
4 years ago

Iran’s top leader bans corona vaccines from US, Britain

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Friday banned Iran from importing of American Pfizer-BioNTech and Britain’s Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccines, a reflection of mistrust toward the West. Khamenei’s statement reflects decades of tense relations between Iran and the West which have not abated in the waning days of President Donald Trump’s presidency. Khamenei also said the West should bring …

Op-Ed: Lift U.S. sanctions that block Iran from buying COVID vaccines
4 years ago

Op-Ed: Lift U.S. sanctions that block Iran from buying COVID vaccines

LA Times  

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been a recurring problem for every American administration since 1979. A COVID deal would help rebuild trust for future negotiations with Iran, as well as improve U.S. relations with the European Union, which have weakened in the Trump era. By issuing broad licenses to medical and pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of COVID vaccines, the …

A pandemic atlas: No longer in viral denial, Iran struggles
4 years ago

A pandemic atlas: No longer in viral denial, Iran struggles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now the virus has sickened and killed top officials, …

Iran’s virus deaths pass 50,000 as lockdown on capital eases
4 years, 1 month ago

Iran’s virus deaths pass 50,000 as lockdown on capital eases

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s death toll from the global pandemic has risen above 50,000, state television said Saturday, as the country grapples with the worst outbreak in the Middle East. A two-week partial lockdown in the capital of Tehran and other major cities helped slow, but not stop the rising wave of deaths from the coronavirus over the past few …

Iran registers record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths
4 years, 1 month ago

Iran registers record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths

Live Mint  

Iran on Monday reported a record 13,053 new coronavirus infections and 486 deaths over the past 24 hours as the government planned tougher restrictions to curb the pandemic in the Middle East's worst-affected country. Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that the total number of infected cases had reached 775,121, while total fatalities had increased to 41,979. …

Coronavirus: Iran’s death toll goes past 20,000
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: Iran’s death toll goes past 20,000

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes as Iran goes ahead with university entrance exams for more than one million students. Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 20,000 with 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the country’s health ministry. “The death toll has reached 20,125 … with 2,444 new infections in the past 24 hours, the total number of …

Months into virus, biggest one-day case spike worries Iran
4 years, 6 months ago

Months into virus, biggest one-day case spike worries Iran

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Months into Iran’s fight against the coronavirus, doctors and nurses at Tehran’s Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital still don a mask, a disposable hazmat suit and a double layer of latex gloves every day to attempt to contain a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing. Iran reported its first coronavirus cases and deaths on the same day in …

Doctors and nurses suffered as Iran ignored virus concerns
4 years, 7 months ago

Doctors and nurses suffered as Iran ignored virus concerns

Associated Press  

CAIRO — They are regarded as heroes, their fallen colleagues as martyrs. Iran’s leaders, several medical professionals said, delayed telling the public about the virus for weeks, even as hospitals were filling up with people suffering from symptoms linked to the virus. The country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proclaimed on March 10 that the doctors, nurses, and medical staffers …

Sanctions make Iran’s coronavirus crisis more deadly
4 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions make Iran’s coronavirus crisis more deadly

Al Jazeera  

In the face of this global threat, the US should abandon its maximum pressure strategy against Iran and lift sanctions. Political leaders, diplomats, defence officials, experts, civic organisations and activists from Asia to Europe have urged the Trump administration to ease its sanctions against Iran to help the country’s fight against coronavirus and help save “hundreds of thousands of lives”. …

Covid-19: Iran reports lowest virus infections since March 10
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Iran reports lowest virus infections since March 10

India Today  

Iran said on Saturday there was a "clear drop" in the number of new coronavirus infections as it reported 802 fresh cases, the lowest daily count since March 10. "This shows a clear drop in the number of new infections compared to recent weeks, despite our active testing," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on state television. Iran's deputy health …

Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
4 years, 8 months ago

Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of the worst in the world — even as some fear it could lead to a second wave of infections. “We have no choice but to work because we …

Iran parliament: Virus deaths nearly double reported figures
4 years, 8 months ago

Iran parliament: Virus deaths nearly double reported figures

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The death toll in Iran from the coronavirus pandemic is likely nearly double the officially reported figures, due to undercounting and because not everyone with breathing problems has been tested for the virus, a parliament report said. As far as the positive cases are involved, and given the undertesting, the number of people infected is probably “eight …

Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions
4 years, 8 months ago

Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Even as both face the same invisible enemy in the coronavirus pandemic, Iran and the United States remain locked in retaliatory pressure campaigns that now view the outbreak as just the latest battleground. This perception has been helped by mocking social media posts from the U.S. State Department and a former leader of Iran’s paramilitary …

Coronavirus | Iran reports 122 deaths, death toll reaches 4,232
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Iran reports 122 deaths, death toll reaches 4,232

The Hindu  

Iran on Friday announced another 122 deaths from the novel coronavirus, taking the overall toll in the Middle East’s worst-hit country to 4,232. The country’s health ministry said 1,972 people tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in the past 24 hours, putting the total at 68,192. “In the last 24 hours, we have unfortunately seen an increase in cases of …

AP PHOTOS: Virus stills Iran’s frenetic capital, Tehran
4 years, 9 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Virus stills Iran’s frenetic capital, Tehran

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The typically frenetic streets of Iran’s capital, Tehran, have fallen silent and empty over recent days due to the new coronavirus outbreak that’s gripped the Islamic Republic. But as cases and deaths from the virus and the COVID-19 illness it causes spiked, life changed dramatically on Tehran’s main highways, in the narrow corridors of its historical Grand …

Coronavirus: ‘Maximum pressure’ on Iran amid pandemic could backfire for Trump
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: ‘Maximum pressure’ on Iran amid pandemic could backfire for Trump

CNN  

CNN — “Maximum pressure” or “medical terrorism”? Iranian leaders are accusing the United States of crippling its medical system amid a coronavirus pandemic – and the spat has crystallized global scrutiny of America’s conduct under crisis. “History will remember that the White House, so far, has been an economic terrorist, and in medical care has been a terrorist as well,” …

Iran warns of coronavirus surge after many ignore stay home rules
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran warns of coronavirus surge after many ignore stay home rules

India Today  

A senior Iranian health official said the greater Tehran area may face a coronavirus resurgence after many residents flouted advisories to stay home, crowding streets and causing traffic jams across the city as the country's New Year holidays ended on Saturday. "We are still concerned about the virus, for example with the level of traffic in Tehran today and queues …

Iran reports 117 new coronavirus deaths, toll at 2757
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran reports 117 new coronavirus deaths, toll at 2757

The Hindu  

Iran had 117 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 2,757, a health ministry spokesman said on Monday, prompting the Middle East's worst-hit country to consider tougher curbs on movement. “In the past 24 hours we had 117 new deaths and 3,186 new confirmed cases of people infected with the coronavirus,” Kianush Jahanpur told State …

COVID-19 | Toll in Iran rises to 1,812 with 127 new deaths
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Toll in Iran rises to 1,812 with 127 new deaths

The Hindu  

Iran on Monday announced 127 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, raising the official toll to 1,812 in one of the worst hit countries along with Italy, Spain and China. Health ministry spokesman Kianouche Jahanpour said 1,411 new cases had been recorded in Iran over the past 24 hours, bringing the total of those infected to 23,049. This was necessary, …

Coronavirus | Iran death toll rise to 1,566; total infections exceeds 20,000
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Iran death toll rise to 1,566; total infections exceeds 20,000

The Hindu  

Iran's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose on Saturday by more than 100 to 1,556, and the total number of people infected now exceeds 20,000, a health ministry official said. Iran, one of the countries most affected by the pandemic outside of China, reported on Friday a death toll of 1,433 and a total number of confirmed infections of …

Iran’s leaders strike upbeat tone as virus toll climbs
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran’s leaders strike upbeat tone as virus toll climbs

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s leaders vowed to overcome the new coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year on Friday, even as the Health Ministry announced 149 more fatalities, bringing the country’s death toll to 1,433. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, called the new year “the year of leaps in …

‘Virus at Iran’s gates': How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

‘Virus at Iran’s gates': How Tehran failed to halt outbreak

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Appearing before the cameras coughing and sweating profusely, the man leading Iran’s response to the new coronavirus promised it was of no danger to his country. Dr. Amir A. Afkhami of George Washington University who studies Iran, said the loan request “speaks to how dire the situation is getting and them realizing that it’s spun …

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance. In announcing the new warning, the Iranian state TV journalist, Dr. Afruz Eslami, cited a study by Tehran’s prestigious Sharif University of Technology, which offered three …

‘Virus at Iran’s gates': How Tehran failed to stop outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

‘Virus at Iran’s gates': How Tehran failed to stop outbreak

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Appearing before the cameras coughing and sweating profusely, the man leading Iran’s response to the new coronavirus outbreak promised it was of no danger to his country. Now, state television warns the virus could kill “millions” as its supreme leader issued a religious order Tuesday banning “unnecessary travel.” Although Iran has one of the Mideast’s …

Iran warns coronavirus could kill ’millions’ if public keeps traveling
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran warns coronavirus could kill ’millions’ if public keeps traveling

Live Mint  

Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader issued a religious ruling prohibiting “unnecessary” travel in the country. Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 18,000 cases of …

Coronavirus: How Iran failed to stop COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: How Iran failed to stop COVID-19 outbreak

Live Mint  

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Coronavirus pandemic ‘could kill millions’ in Iran
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic ‘could kill millions’ in Iran

Al Jazeera  

Stark warning from state TV comes as death toll in the country nears 1,000, with at least 16,000 confirmed cases. Iran has issued its most dire warning yet about the new coronavirus outbreak ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep travelling and ignore health advisories. No ‘unnecessary’ travel Iran has been scrambling to …

Coronavirus | Virus toll in Iran climbs as lockdowns deepen across Middleast
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Virus toll in Iran climbs as lockdowns deepen across Middleast

The Hindu  

Iran reported another 129 fatalities from the new coronavirus on Monday, the largest one-day rise in deaths since it began battling the Middle East’s worst outbreak, which has claimed more than 850 lives and infected a number of senior officials in the country. Businesses in Iran’s capital remained open, however, even as other countries in the region moved toward full …

Coronavirus mass graves in Iran allegedly shown in satellite images as experts question country's official virus figures
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus mass graves in Iran allegedly shown in satellite images as experts question country's official virus figures

ABC  

Satellite images appear to show evidence of mass burial pits in Iran to accommodate a growing number of deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, as experts question Iran's official death toll. Key points: The Iranian Government has reported 429 deaths and 10,075 confirmed cases Videos have been shared on social media showing body bags lined up in a morgue and locals …

Coronavirus: Death toll in Iran from coronavirus reaches 429
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Death toll in Iran from coronavirus reaches 429

The Hindu  

Iran on Thursday reported 75 new deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said, bringing the death toll to 429 in the worst-hit country in the Middle East. The death toll is 429,” Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur told state television. The outbreak has infected a host of senior officials, politicians, clerics and members of the …

Letters to the Editor: Iran botched its coronavirus response, and so did the U.S.
4 years, 9 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Iran botched its coronavirus response, and so did the U.S.

LA Times  

To the editor: The L.A. Times’ article on the spread of the coronavirus in Iran describes the disturbing impact on a society when health and scientific information is distorted through the prism of self-serving political talk. Even under the highly doubtful view that the infection and mortality rates of the coronavirus are comparable to those of the flu, dealing with …

Iran’s vice president and two ministers stricken by coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran’s vice president and two ministers stricken by coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s senior vice president and two other cabinet members have the new coronavirus, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported. Iran’s health ministry said the deaths are among some 9,000 confirmed cases in Iran, where the virus has spread to all of the country’s 31 provinces. Iran’s supreme leader said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic will recognise doctors and nurses …

Iran to call dead medical staff ‘martrys’ as virus kills 291
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran to call dead medical staff ‘martrys’ as virus kills 291

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will recognize doctors and nurses who die combating the new coronavirus as “martyrs” like slain soldiers, the country’s supreme leader announced Tuesday as the outbreak killed 54 more people and pushed the nation’s death toll to 291. The decision by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comes amid a propaganda campaign already trying to link the fight …

Coronavirus is sweeping through Iran, and the country is uniquely vulnerable to its spread
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus is sweeping through Iran, and the country is uniquely vulnerable to its spread

ABC  

When the coronavirus outbreak began, Iran's leaders confidently predicted their country's immunity. As the coronavirus crisis unfolded, religious leaders kept Islamic holy sites open and Iranian companies even exported their face masks to help China. "It's really hard to say that would be an outcome, but right now the situation is looking dire for the Iranian Government and it really …

Iran’s military on alert as virus kills 77, sickens leaders
4 years, 10 months ago

Iran’s military on alert as virus kills 77, sickens leaders

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran put its armed forces on alert Tuesday to assist health officials in battling the new coronavirus that’s killed at least 77 people, an outbreak that has sickened top officials and pushed even its supreme leader into wearing disposable gloves while trying to reassure the nation. The death of Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi on Monday makes …

Virus ravaging Iran kills confidant of its supreme leader
4 years, 10 months ago

Virus ravaging Iran kills confidant of its supreme leader

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday from the new coronavirus, becoming the highest-ranking official within the Islamic Republic’s Shiite theocracy to be killed by the illness ravaging the country. The death of Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi came as Iran announced the virus had killed at least 66 people among 1,501 …

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