Holding Imam Hussein’s (AS) mourning ceremony with observing health protocols a test for all

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iran's President said that the chart of reduction in coronavirus in some provinces shows the great work and efforts of medical staff, health officials and people's support in strict observance of health protocols and stressed that holding a passionate mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (AS) with following health protocols is a test for all of us that we must pass.

Iran's President said that the chart of reduction in coronavirus in some provinces shows the great work and efforts of medical staff, health officials and people's support in strict observance of health protocols and stressed that holding a passionate mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (AS) with following health protocols is a test for all of us that we must pass.

Speaking on Saturday at the meeting of the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus, Dr Hassan Rouhani said, "Islamic Iran can be a model in this area and it is a great test for all of us how we spend the month of Muharram passionately and we do not see a new peak of the disease”.

Appreciating the efforts of all medical staff, especially doctors, the President said, "The medical staff, especially doctors as health defenders, have done a great job over the past six months on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, with a loving effort to maintain public health”.

The president went on to say that the dimensions of the second wave of coronavirus were much wider and heavier than the first wave, adding, "In the first wave, we were unfamiliar with the dangers of the virus and in the second wave, it was much more aggressive”.

Dr Rouhani pointed out, "The efforts of the medical staff and all managers, officials, governor generals and medical universities and those who work in this field should be appreciated”.

The President stated, "We must work together with the same spirit and empathy until we achieve ultimate success and victory”.

In another part of his speech, Dr Rouhani pointed out that it was very difficult to decide whether or not to hold the national exam and said, "Some people suggested that it be postponed completely for a year, but without a doubt, this decision would waste a year of our young people’s life”.

The President added, "The national exam was held well because the great efforts of the country's officials, along with the participants and their families, and this is a great work that was done with cooperation and empathy”.

In another part of his speech, Dr Rouhani stressed the need for people to pay attention to health protocols and the need to adopt a new lifestyle, given that not all aspects of coronavirus are obvious.

The President added, "Many efforts have been made to find a vaccine for this disease, but it is still not possible to speak with certainty about any vaccine, and research in this field has not reached any point, in a way that the World Health Organisation has announced in recent days that we are two years away from harnessing the virus”.

Dr Rouhani said, "Of course, in our country, companies and various institutions are trying to find a vaccine for this virus, but until we get the vaccine, we must get used to a new lifestyle and continue to follow physical distance and health instructions for the coming months”.

Dr Rouhani pointed out, "The heads of various departments, businesses and occupations should emphasise to their employees that following health protocols is not just for one month”.

"Some are asking if there will be a third coronavirus wave," the president said, adding, "Undoubtedly, it is us who play a role in the formation of the third wave, and if health protocols are not followed, we will definitely have the third wave, so it is very important that we observe all the health protocols”.

Dr Rouhani emphasised the importance of e-government and e-health and said, "It is very important that people do not leave their homes by taking advantage of e-government and solve their problems from inside the house and through cyberspace”.

The President said, "In the field of e-health, efforts should be made to record people’s health, and in this regard, its steps should be completed as soon as possible, and people should not need to go in person except in urgent cases".

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