Healthcare

Iran Allows Import of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Despite Earlier Ban

The Food and Drug Organisation of Iran says permits have been issued for imports of American-made Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines, which were earlier banned by Iran's Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Raisi Urges Foreign Minister Zarif to Accelerate Iran’s COVID-19 Vaccine Imports

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to accelerate the import of foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines.

Iran’s Leader Sets One-Week Deadline to Resolve Issues in Pandemic Fight

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatoolah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s officials to do whatever they can to contain the spread of the coronavirus as soon as possible.

2nd Phase Trials Show Iran’s Covo-Pars Coronavirus Jab 80% Effective

The spokesman for the Covo-Pars vaccine project of Iran’s Razi Institute, which is undergoing clinical trial, says the second phase of its trials show 80 percent effectiveness in protecting people against the coronavirus.

Iran Reports Biggest-Ever Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths, Cases

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari has reported the biggest daily rise in the number of COVID-19 deaths and infections since the beginning of the outbreak.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities at All-Time High

Iran has confirmed 542 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the biggest daily rise in the number of deaths since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

IRGC Chief Receives First Dose of Iranian-Made Coronavirus Vaccine

Major General Hossein Salami, the Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has received the first dose of an Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine.

Iran Had No Choice but to Be Self-Reliant in COVID-19 Fight: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country had no other choice but to stand on its own two feet and rely on domestic production in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

Over 10 Million Iranians Vaccinated against Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that the number of people inoculated against COVID-19 has passed ten million.

Iran’s Leader Calls for Acceleration of COVID-19 Vaccination Process 

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the government officials must do their best to vaccinate people against the coronavirus as soon as possible.

Iran Develops Device to Diagnose Diseases by Handwriting

A group of young Iranian researchers have designed and developed a handwriting diagnosis device that identifies the type of disease people are suffering from.

Six-Day Lockdown Declared in Tehran to Contain Spread of Delta Variant

All government offices, banks, and roads will be closed in Tehran and Alborz provinces as of Tuesday for six days in a bid to contain the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19, Iranian coronavirus officials say

Iran Gets 80% of COVID-19 Vaccine Imports from China: Official

Iran says a large part of its coronavirus vaccine imports have come from China.

Iran Has Enough Raw Material to Produce 100m Doses of Barekat Vaccines

A leading member of the team in charge of the production of CovIran Barekat vaccine has answered questions, circulating on social media, on why authorities disposed of 2.1 million doses of the Iranian anti-COVID 19 shot.

Rouhani Warns about Possible New COVID-19 Peak in Iran

The Iranian president has warned against another surge in the coronavirus outbreak if health protocols are not observed.

Over 27,000 Visitors Travel to Iran in Q2 of 2021 for Medical Treatment

Authorities say some 27,000 foreign visitors travelled to Iran in the second quarter of 2021 for medical treatment.

Iran Bans Flights to 39 Countries Due to COVID-19

The Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) says there are restrictions on flights from Iran to 39 countries at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran to Receive 6 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine by July 23: Official

Iran will have imported some 6 million doses of coronavirus vaccines by July 23, 2021, an Iranian official says.

Over Three Million Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 3,010,090 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Rouhani Warns about Spread of Indian Variant of COVID-19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Indian variant of COVID-19 has entered into Iran's central provinces and made the country’s situation worse than previous weeks.

Iran Needs 120 Million Doses of Vaccine to Acquire Immunity against COVID-19: MP

A high-ranking Iranian lawmaker says the country needs 120 million doses of vaccine to acquire immunity against the novel coronavirus, but the total number of foreign and domestic vaccines does not meet this need.

Iranian Product Protects Mothers and Fetuses from Electromagnetic Radiation

An Iranian high-tech company has produced a protective abdominal binder for pregnant women that uses special fabric, containing nanoparticles, to protect the health of mothers and the fetus.

Delta Variant of COVID-19 Creates ‘Disaster’ in Southeast Iran

An Iranian lawmaker representing the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan says the Delta variant of the coronavirus has created a disaster in the underprivileged province.

Rouhani Urges Iranians to Observe Health Protocols amid New Surge in COVID-19

The Iranian president has warned against a fresh surge in coronavirus infections in the country, calling for strict abidance by health protocols.

Iran Bans Entry from 12 Countries over Delta Variant of COVID-19

Iran has banned the entry of visitors coming from twelve countries in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus.

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