Iran’s head of emergency medical services has tested positive for the coronavirus as an outbreak grips the nation, according to a report.

Pirhossein Kolivand is receiving treatment for the deadly virus that has infected more than 2,300 people in the country, the Independent reported, citing the semi-official ILNA news agency.

His “health is good and there is no need for concern,” his office said in a statement.

Kolivand is among at least two dozen of the country’s leaders who are sick from the virus, including 23 members of parliament.

Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar and Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi, the head of a task force on the coronavirus, are also infected with the disease. Harirchi’s condition highlighted the trouble in Iran when he was seen sweating uncontrollably at a press conference about the disease.

The virus has caused the deaths of Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi and recently elected parliament member Hadi Khosroshahi, officials said.

Iran has the second-highest death toll from the coronavirus with 77 fatalities.

With Post wires