Iran reports 1,076 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 5,823

Iran on Saturday reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 21 more deaths, according to the country's Health Ministry.

As of noon, 5,823 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Iran. The country has also reported 16,000 suspected cases.

The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 145 in Iran, with 1,669 patients already recovered.