Multi-classification deep CNN model for diagnosing COVID-19 using iterative neighborhood component analysis and iterative ReliefF feature selection techniques with X-ray images.

Background: The acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease seriously affected worldwide health. It remains an important worldwide concern as the number of patients infected with this virus and the death rate is increasing rapidly. Early diagnosis is very important to hinder the spread of the coronavirus.