The world seems to be embroiled in a full-fledged media war in which “ fear” is highlighted rather than discussions about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite all the current data, little is known about the real figures of COVID-19, and ignorance breeds fear all over the world, particularly in Iran. While media images are rapidly circulating and COVID-19 has become propaganda in many regions due to coronavirus rumors, one fear is in the public mind about mortality rates reported elsewhere...