Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for virus, is in quarantine

Ali Larijani is highest ranking Iranian official to contract coronavirus; President Rouhani acknowledges severity of crisis, calls for adherence to health ministry protocols

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U.S. paying Russia for entire planeload of coronavirus equipment sent by Moscow: U.S. official

Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is paying Russia for a planeload of medical equipment sent by Moscow to help fight the coronavirus outbreak, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday, clearing up confusion as to who footed the bill.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-usa/u-s-paying-russia-for-entire-planeload-of-coronavirus-equipment-sent-by-moscow-u-s-official-idUSKBN21K34Z