Healthcare

Tehran Municipality Uses Creative Way to Tell People to Wear Mask

The Municipality of Tehran's District 9 has used a creative way to remind citizens of the need to wear a mask in public places in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Nears 14,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 188 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 13,979.

Some 25 Million Iranians Have Contracted COVID-19: President

The Iranian president has cited a report by the Health Ministry suggesting an estimated 25 million people in the country have contracted the novel coronavirus so far.

Researchers Use Persian Violet to Treat Breast Cancer

Iranian researchers have introduced the extract of the Persian violet for the complementary treatment of breast cancer.

230,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 230,608 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

200 More Iranians Die of COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 199 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 13,410.

Iran Declares 12 Provinces as Coronavirus ‘Red Zone’

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says out of the country's 31 provinces, 12 are currently considered as high-risk "red zones" in terms of coronavirus transmission.

Wearing Mask More Effective Than Any COVID-19 Vaccine: Official

The Iranian health ministry has emphatically urged the use of face masks to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 13,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 203 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 13,032.

Iranian Lawmaker Dies of COVID-19

Issa Jafari, the representative of the Iranian cities of Bahar and Kabudarahang in the Parliament, has died of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus Updates: 220,000 Patients Recover in Iran

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 219,993 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

No Evidence Yet to Prove Coronavirus Spread via Air: Iran

The Iranian health minister says the novel coronavirus is not transmitted through the air despite "emerging reports" cited by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Tehran Gyms to Be Closed for 7 Days as COVID-19 Cases Surge: Official

All gyms and sports club in the Iranian capital, Tehran, have been closed for a week due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 255,000: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,397 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 255,117.

Iran Orders Ban on Public Gatherings amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

The Iranian president has ordered a ban on all public gatherings in a bid to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

215,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Spokesperson

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 215,015 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports Highest-Ever Daily Deaths as COVID-19 Cases Hit 250,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported the country’s highest-ever fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus in 24 hours.

Iran Blames Growing COVID-19 Toll on ‘Criminal US’

Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki has held the US accountable for the growing number of coronavirus cases in the Islamic Republic.

COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Hit 12,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 153 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 12,084.

Surge in Tehran’s COVID-19 Infections Alarming: Official

An Iranian official in charge of handling the coronavirus outbreak in the Iranian capital has expressed misgivings over the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Tehran province.

Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths Hit All-Time High: 200 Die in 24 Hours

Iran has confirmed 200 COVID-19 fatalities in the past 24 hours, an all-time high number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in the Islamic Republic.

How Can We Prevent Psychological Impacts of COVID-19?

A psychologist says many people suffer from the psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, and should take care not to be gripped by mood disorders as a result.

Iran Confirms 160 New Fatalities Caused by COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 160 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 11,731.

Iran Bans Export of Masks amid Surge in COVID-19 Infections

Iran has banned the export of face masks for now given a surge in coronavirus cases and the high demand for masks nationwide.

Over 200,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The spokeswoman for Iran’s Health Ministry says 201,330 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

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