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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.
Iran Warns COVID-19 Patients against Hiding Their Infection
The Iranian president has urged the COVID-19 task force to do something about those hiding their coronavirus infection.
Iran, UNICEF to Work Together to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic
The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is to launch a joint cooperation program with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in preventing and treating the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus.
Iran Confirms 2,449 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,449 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 237,878.
Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 235,000: Ministry
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,566 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 235,429.
Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Exceed 11,000: Spokeswoman
Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 148 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 11,106.
Iran Successfully Tests COVID-19 Vaccine on Animals
Iran has identified a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate and would soon start clinical human trials, Minister of Health Saeed Namaki has announced.
Over 230,000 Infected by Novel Coronavirus: Ministry
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,549 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 230,211.
Iran Develops Air Handler Capable of Killing Coronavirus
An Iranian knowledge-based company says it has developed an air handling unit capable of taking out the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus in Iran to Linger at Least Until Year’s End: President
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has cautioned all people to observe the health protocols to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the country will be grappling with COVID-19 until at least the end of the current Iranian year.
Iran Confirms 147 New Deaths Caused by COVID-19
Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 147 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 10,817.
Iran Makes Wearing Masks in Public Places Obligatory as of July 5
An Iranian health ministry spokesperson says wearing masks in public places will be obligatory as of July 5, 2020 to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Iranian Researchers Develop Haemostatic Nanogauze
A group of Iranian researchers have developed environmentally-friendly nano-dressing for wounds.
Iran Reports Highest-Ever Number of Daily COVID-19 Deaths
Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 162 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest number of daily fatalities reported since the beginning of the outbreak.
Over 10,500 Infected with COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry
Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 144 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 10,508.
Iran Reintroduces COVID-19 Restrictions in Several Provinces
Iran's president says restrictions will be reintroduced in several "red zones" in order to stem the spread of novel coronavirus.
One Iranian Dies of Coronavirus Every 13 Minutes: Deputy Minister
Iran’s deputy health minister says the novel coronavirus is killing one Iranian every 13 minutes, and infecting another one every 33 seconds.
US Deprives Iran’s Chemical Warfare Victims of Access to Medicine: Zarif
Iran’s foreign minister says the United States' “inhumane” sanctions have prevented Iranian victims of chemical warfare from accessing the medicine they need.
Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 220,000: Official
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,456 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 220,180.
Some 178,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran
The spokeswoman for Iran’s Health Ministry says 177,852 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.
COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Exceed 10,000: Official
Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 134 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 10,130.
Iran Builds Exoskeleton Robot for Disabled People
An Iranian knowledge-based company has built an exopad robotic exoskeleton robot for patients with physical disabilities in the lower parts of the body.
Iran Reports Record-High Number of Daily COVID-19 Deaths
Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 133 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 9,996.