Iranian supreme leader Khamenei called the act of not wearing a mask to prevent nCoV "embarrassing", and urged people to join hands to repel Covid-19.

"Letting everyone do their part is the best way to help break the chain of infection in the short term and protect the country," Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today in a video meeting with

The Iranian supreme leader praised the medical staff for their "spirit of sacrifice".

Iran has been struggling with Covid-19 since the first recorded case in February.

The second wave caused Iranian authorities to issue a mandatory order to wear masks in closed public spaces and allow the most affected provinces to re-impose restrictive measures.

Iran has closed schools, canceled public events and banned travel among its 31 provinces since March, however, the government gradually removed restrictive measures from April to curb damage.