Iran reports new record one-day virus death toll of 163: official

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Iranian health authorities on Sunday announced 163 new deaths due to the Covid-19 disease, the country's highest official one-day death toll since the outbreak began in February.

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The previous record of 162 deaths was announced on Monday in the Islamic republic, which has been battling the Middle East's deadliest outbreak

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