Healthcare

Iran Distributing Millions of Aid Packages amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The head of Iran’s Organisation for Mobilisation of the Oppressed, also known as Basij Mostazafin, says an aid program called Momenaneh is underway in the country to help the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,030 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of cases to 87,026.

President Rouhani Hails Launch of IRGC’s Military Satellite

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised the launch of a military satellite by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps saying that such moves show the country is continuing its activities despite the spread of the coronavirus.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Iran Training Sniffer Dogs to Identify Coronavirus

An Iranian centre for training search and rescue dogs says it is working with the military to train dogs to diagnose COVID-19 disease.

Coronavirus Deaths in Iran Cut by Two-Thirds in 18 Days: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says the number of COVID-19 deaths in the Islamic Republic has decreased to a third ofwhat it had been 18 days ago.

Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Recovered Cases Exceed 63,000

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that over 63,000 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Able to Export Health Items Needed to Fight COVID-19

The Iranian president says the country is able to export some health items needed to fight the coronavirus.

Some 61,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that 60,965 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Danger of Isolation Threatening People in Quarantine: Experts

In a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, governments are asking people to stay home and some have even made it compulsory for citizens to isolate themselves; however, the quarantine has affected social relations.

Iranian Artists Produce Mask at Hafez Hall of Tehran

A number of Iranian theatre, television and music artists have set up a charity workshop to produce masks at the Hafez Hall of Tehran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Has Coronavirus Mutated into New Form in Iran?

The head of the Iranian Biotechnology Association says for the first time in the country, Iranian researchers could determine the genome or genetic code of the novel coronavirus.

Situation in Iran Not to Become Normal for Time Being: Official

The Iranian government spokesman has urged people to keep observing health protocols despite the removal of certain restrictions, saying the COVID-19 crisis is here to stay.

Iran Says Ready to Send Medical Equipment to Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to transfer its experiences and the equipment needed in fight against the novel coronavirus to neighbouring countries, including the friendly country of Azerbaijan Republic.

‘Iran Has Potential to Turn into Exporter of Vaccines’

Iran has the potential to become an exporter of vaccines if its potentialities in the vaccine industry are utilized, the country’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology argues.

Iran’s Death Toll from COVID-19 Surpasses 5,200

Iran's Health Ministry says 91 people have died of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of fatalities to 5,209.

Iranian Researchers Develop Equipment Vital for Coronavirus Patients

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators as well as equipment to control pressure inside lungs for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 Epidemic under Control in Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus epidemic is now under control in the country thanks to people’s cooperation and efforts by knowledge-based companies and other institutions to produce the required equipment.

Favipiravir Efficacy Test Results Still Pending: Iranian Official

Head of the Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the antiviral efficacy of Favipiravir against the novel coronavirus has not been yet verified, as the results of clinical tests are still pending.

Over 57,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry indicate that 57,023 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Iran Collecting Plasma of Recovered Patients to Treat Active COVID-19 Infections

Iran has launched a project to collect the plasma of coronavirus patients who have recovered in order to use it for the treatment of individuals infected with the virus.

Places of Worship to Remain Closed in Iran for Now amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says mosques and places of worship will remain closed for another two weeks as part of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19 in Iran: Daily Death Toll Continues to Decline

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has dropped for the fifth day in a row.

Social Distancing Slows Pace of COVID-19 Infection in Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the drop in the pace of coronavirus infection in the country is due to citizens’ abidance by the social distancing plan and businesses’ compliance with health protocols.

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