Iraj Harirchi was taken into quarantine just a day after insisting that Iran's death toll was lower than feared in a sweaty appearance at a press conference.

A beautician who was diagnosed with coronavirus after she returned from Iran could have infected up to 40 people in Australia.

A woman, aged in her 60s, tested positive for coronavirus in NZ two days after arriving on Emirates flight EK450 from Iran, via Bali, last Wednesday.

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos confirmed the case - the 10th in the state - on Wednesday morning.

The woman, who arrived in Adelaide via Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, is currently at home but will be transferred to hospital soon.

The Chinese government reported only 38 deaths from coronavirus on Wednesday compared to the 86 deaths reported from other countries including the US, Italy and South Korea.

Iran announced 143 new deaths from the virus today, raising the official toll from 1,934 to 2,077 - the fourth-highest in the world (pictured, health workers bury a virus victim in Tehran).

Iran has acquired three bomb-carrying drones with a range of 932 miles as tensions with the US escalate following the killing of General Soleimani (pictured, Shahed 129 drone).

A report by a media analytics firm shows Facebook posts which are said to have been fabricated by Iran in an effort to boost the candidacy of Ron Paul and sabotage Mitt Romney.

Postal workers are being advised to call in sick rather than risk catching the coronavirus. The Communications Workers Union is warning it could halt deliveries within three weeks as they deliver 'junk'.

A Royal Mail postman wiped his nose with his hand and then repeatedly touched a property's entrance, with the same hand. People on social media have called for him to be fired.

While out to lunch with her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, 33, the Hollywood star shared some fun videos to Instagram on Wednesday. Kate posed for a sweet photo with her beau showing off the scenery.

Kate, 40, exuded style in a long sleeve, fire red dress that cinched into her svelte waist while flowing freely across the rest of her body. The actress topped off the chic look with a taupe bag.

Kate Hudson, 40, was oozing summer chic in a gorgeous cream maxi dress, as she cradled her baby daughter Rani, eight months, on her Italian getaway with beau Danny Fujikawa, 33.

She spent the day bikini-clad while yachting with her family.

Kate Hudson couldn't help but gush over her family-of-five on Tuesday, sharing a sweet selfie and calling them the 'loves of her life'.

Kate Hudson proved she was able to rock even pajamas as she joins her beau Danny Fujikawa and friends at Giorgio Baldi's Santa Monica restaurant.

The Muse frontman, 41, married model Elle, 29, on Saturday, five years after his split from former fiancée Kate, 40.

The 33-year-old Lightwave Records founder filmed the 40-year-old Oscar nominee with a vintage Super 8 video camera in Manhattan

The 40-year-old actress and fashion entrepreneur smiled as she cuddled the 11-month-old cutie she shares with her actor beau, 33, as they jetted out of the busy airport in New York on Sunday.

Actress Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn, enjoyed a beautiful weekend lunch in Malibu with her partner, musician Danny Fujikawa, and their daughter Rani Rose, 11 months.

Model, designer and actress Emily Ratajkowski stood out for her fashionable outfit that looked both chic and sporty as she made the most of a tank top and power leggings.

The 18-year-old daughter of Vogue siren Cindy Crawford and tequila brand co-owner Randy Gerber looked great as she wore a plaid suit on the runway as Nicole Kidman looked on.

The actress recently posted an adorable video of Rani in celebration of her first birthday, which was captioned: 'And what a year it's a been. A big Happy 1st Birthday to Rani Rose.'

Kate Hudson rocked an all-denim ensemble when she took in the LA Clippers-LA Lakers season opener with partner Danny Fujikawa and her two sons on Tuesday.

She's the iconic actress from How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, a fashion designer, and a mother of three. And on Thursday evening, Kate Hudson, 40, stepped out with her 15-year-old son Ryder.

Chrissy Teigen flashed her knockout legs through the dangerously high thigh-slit of her gown at the Baby2Baby gala on Saturday in Los Angeles.

They welcomed their daughter last October. And on Sunday, Kate Hudson and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa stepped out for lunch in New York with daughter Rani Rose, one.

Fashion designers Sara and Erin Foster Tuesday detailed how Foster was more concerned with bringing up the Jenner boys during his marriage to their mother, Linda Thompson.

Kate Hudson nailed the boho-chic look during a coffee run with partner Danny Fujikawa and their baby girl Rani in Los Angeles on Friday.

Hudson and Fujikawa recently posted a festive Christmas card photo of their family decked out in wild Christmas looks, featuring daughter Rani and sons Ryder and Bingham.

Kate Hudson stays warm in a thick fur coat while getting some shopping done in Aspen with her son Ryder.

According to a group photo posted to Instagram by Hudson, the ski party included her brother Oliver Hudson and Fujikawa's brother Michael Fujikawa.

Hudson became an ambassador for Weight Watchers back in December of 2018, shortly after they rebranded to WW. She previously gave birth to daughter Rani that October.

Kate Hudson and her partner Danny Fujikawa were spotted out in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The two lovebirds covered up in similar cardigans, and Danny pulled Kate close.

She is a mother of three, who's youngest is just over a year old. And Kate Hudson enjoyed her 'first trip away from baby,' as she hit the slopes of St. Moritz with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa.

Kate Hudson brought her hunky brother Oliver into an Instagram video with her pal, fellow blonde actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Kate Hudson always looks incredibly glamorous when on the red carpet thanks to a top glam team. But the daughter of Goldie Hawn oddly looked much younger when she stripped off the paint.

Kate Hudson opened up about her weight loss struggles after the birth of her third daughter with Oprah Winfrey on her 2020 Vision Tour. Later, they relaxed with vodka shots backstage.

Kate Hudson is taking precautions against the Coronavirus by putting on a facemask while travelling.

Kate, 40, opted for a long-sleeve top and leggings and wore black trainers without socks. She had a cream beanie pulled down over her blonde hair and sported large owl-shape sunglasses.

Kate Hudson is staying fit and healthy. The 40-year-old actress was seen enjoying a bike ride in Los Angeles Wednesday with her longtime love Danny Fujikawa. She pulled on a cheerful set of sweats.

The 40-year-old actress took a well deserved break from her isolation on Thursday, when she stepped out with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa and her two sons, Ryder, 16, and Bingham, eight.

Kate Hudson has been enduring a strict quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the 40-year-old actress stepped out for an afternoon stroll with her entire family on Saturday.

The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days actress, 40, was dressed in a long-sleeve top and black sweatpants for the outing.

Kate Hudson took a reprieve from her home quarantine for a family walk with mother Goldie Hawn, in Los Angeles as they all practiced social distancing.

Mom Goldie Hawn wished her a happy birthday on Instagram, writing: 'Happy birthday to my only daughter @katehudson!!! I love you deeply and can't imagine my life without you.'

The 41-year-old actress and her mother have such a close bond that they regularly discuss their sex lives with one another, as she revealed Goldie was the one who taught her how 'fun' sex can be.

Kate Hudson glowed as she posed with her one-year-old Rani for a new version of People's Beautiful Issue cover. They made history covering the issue with Goldie Hawn.

The 41-year-old actress would have 'totally' hooked up with Jimmy Fallon, 45, in their youth if he'd ever actually hit on her, she revealed on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show.