Iran reopens shopping centers as coronavirus death toll falls

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.

Stores from high-end malls to the meandering alleyways of Tehran’s historic Grand Bazaar opened doors, though the government limited their working hours until 6 p.m, Report says citing Associated Press.

Restaurants, gyms, and other locations remain closed.

Iranian state TV quoted the health ministry’s spokesman, Kinoush Jahanpour, as saying Monday that another 91 people died from the virus, bringing the country’s death toll to 5,209 amid over 83,500 confirmed cases.