Iranian health authorities today reported the fifth death from the new virus that emerged in China and said the fatality was from among 10 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.<br />'' <br />'' So far, 28 cases have been confirmed in Iran, including the five who died. People are being treated for the virus in at least four different cities, including the capital, Tehran, where some pharmacies had already run out of masks and hand sanitizer. Other cities are Qom, Arak and Rasht.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation Director General said that the window to contain the spread of novel coronavirus is narrowing fast. As hot spots emerge around the globe, including in South Korea and Iran, there has been trouble finding the first patient who sparked each new cluster. More than 26 countries and territories around the world are fighting with the epidemic which has caused more than 2300 deaths and has infected around 76000 people.<br />''  <br />