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The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers

A group of independent documentary photographers shared their experiences on the ground in Iran covering the pandemic.
Boxes are dropped close to a hospital ground in Guilan, Iran, where residents are taking calls for social distancing to heart.

With more than 20,000 reported cases as of Saturday afternoon, Iran has become one of the epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic.

The virus has affected Iranian leadership, and data show the spread is far worse than reported. As the crisis worsens, NPR talked with a group of independent documentary photographers about

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