Iranian officials say the coronavirus has infiltrated almost all of the country's provinces as the death toll rises to 92.

With one of the highest mortality rates outside of China and almost 3,000 people infected, Iran imposed travel restrictions to top officials, banning them from leaving the country.

Several government officials were struck with COVID-19 including the Vice President, Deputy Health Minister and 23 members of parliament.

Meanwhile, Italy's death toll from the coronavirus has jumped from 79 up to 107 as the country struggles to contain the outbreak.

The Italian government says it will introduce new measures to stop the spread including renewed travel restrictions and school closures.

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