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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 16
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, March 16, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IRGC Chief Says Stage Set for Tackling COVID-19 in Iran
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the ground has been prepared in Iran for final battle with the novel coronavirus, noting that all IRGC hospital are at the Health Ministry’s disposal to control the epidemic.
Coronavirus Kills 129 More Iranians: Health Ministry
Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections has risen to 14,991, out of whom 853 have died and 4,996 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.
Iranian Radiologist Helping European COVID-19 Patients for Free
Hamdreza Edraki is an Iranian radiologist and war veteran who is doing his best to serve the people not only in Iran but also in other countries amid the coronavirus contagion.
Coronavirus Epidemic’s Peak in Iran Over: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pointed to “promising” statistics suggesting that the coronavirus epidemic's peak in Iran has passed.
Tamiflu Not Effective in Treating COVID-19: Iran
Iran’s health ministry spokesman has announced that studies show the medicine called Tamiflu does not prevent or treat the coronavirus disease.
Tehran’s Representative in Assembly of Experts Dies of COVID-19
Ayatollah Hashem Bat'haie Golpayegani, a senior Iranian cleric and Tehran’s representative in the Assembly of Experts, died of the COVID-19 disease on Sunday night.
Police Has No Plan to Quarantine Cities over Coronavirus: Iran
Iran’s police chief has dismissed rumours about the imminent lockdown of cities, saying the enemies are trying to wage a psychological war to incite people to purchase more goods and disrupt the distribution of essential items.
President Briefed on Iran’s Scientific Programs to Contain COVID-19
Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has briefed President Hassan Rouhani on the latest scientific and academic plans to control and defeat the novel coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO after reaching more than 100 countries.
Billions of Locusts Swarm Southern Iran
While the entire Iran is struggling to cope with the outbreak of coronavirus, five southern provinces have braced themselves for another uninvited guest -the swarms of locusts some of which consists of two billion hungry insects.
Iran Praises UAE’s Support for Its Corona Fight
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised the United Arab Emirates for supporting Iran in the fight against COVID-19.
Top Iranian, Azeri Diplomats Discuss COVID-19 Outbreak
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Azeri counterpart have stressed the need for concerted action in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Iran Dismisses Concerns about Shortage of Medical Supplies, Foodstuff
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assured people that all needs for medical and health products and foodstuff would be fully satisfied by the administration amid the outbreak of coronavirus, saying the cabinet has made major decisions to support the businesses and individuals affected by the disease.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 15
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Nearly 14,000 Infected by Coronavirus in Iran
The latest figures released by Iran’s Health Ministry indicate the number of Coronavirus infections has increased to 13,938, out of whom 724 have died and 4,590 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.
Iran FM’s Letters for Counterparts Submitted to Diplomats
Deputies of the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs have held several meetings with the foreign diplomats residing in Tehran to submit the letters that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written to his foreign counterparts about the US sanctions impeding the supply of health and medical products.
Iran May Use Imam Khomeini Mausoleum to Keep Treat Coronavirus Patients
A senior Iranian official says Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, grandson of late Imam Khomeini and caretaker of the latter’s mausoleum, has allowed Tehran Municipality to use the shrine for housing coronavirus patients.
Olfactory Disorder Getting Prevalent in Iran amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In recent weeks, more and more people have reported olfactory and taste disorders in Iranian provinces most hit by the Coronavirus, but is this disorder associated with the COVID-19?
Coronavirus Infection Chain Broken in “Four” Iranian Provinces
Four Iranian provinces have reportedly managed to zero out the number of new cases of Coronavirus infection.
Teachers Adapting to Remote Teaching as COVID-19 Shuts Schools
As schools remain shut down in Iran due to the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, teachers began using social media and various other methods to keep students involved with learning and to compensate for the shortage of teaching hours.
Iranian Armed Forces to Screen People for Coronavirus
A spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces says the fixed and mobile clinics of the Armed Forces, which have been set up since Friday, will start screening the people for coronavirus and this will be carried out soon.
Iranian Nuclear Firms to Help Sterilise Homegrown Masks
CEO of an Iranian knowledge-based company has announced that the masks produced by mobilisation groups in Bonab, Yazd, Tehran and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari will be sterilised by the company’s nuclear radiation.
Iran Army to Hold Biological Defence War Game
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army is going to stage a countrywide war game to practice defense drills against biological warfare amid the outbreak of coronavirus, the Army Chief has announced.
Fighting COVID-19 Needs Global Action, Iran’s Rouhani Tells World Leaders
In a letter to a number of world leaders, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has emphasised the need for all countries' participation and efforts to counter the outbreak of coronavirus.
Iran Gov’t Vows People’s Essential Needs Produced, Supplied with No Delay
Iran’s deputy industry minister says the production, supply, and distribution of the people's urgent needs, especially those related to the COVID-19 disease will not be interrupted with the beginning of efforts to clear the streets.