Healthcare

Iran Starts Mass Producing PCR, Serologic COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits

Iran’s vice-president has launched the production line for two types of coronavirus diagnostic kits, namely PCR-based and serologic kits, at a knowledge-based company.

Coronavirus Fears May Trigger Mass Hypochondria

While people in nearly all parts of the world are being bombarded with reports of coronavirus these days, it is necessary to prevent the psychological side effects of such constant warnings, relieve distress and learn more about a disorder known as hypochondriasis.

Iran Pushing Ahead with Campaign against COVID-19 Despite US Sanctions

A senior Iranian official says the country has pressed ahead with its campaign against the coronavirus despite the US sanctions.

70,000 Iranians Infected with Novel Coronavirus: Official

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,837 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number of infections to 70,029.

Rouhani Says ‘Smart Social Distancing’ Conforms to Iranians’ Lifestyle

Iran’s president has reiterated his call for the people to closely abide by health protocols, urging the strict enforcement of the smart social distancing plan as well.

Prolonged Shutdown in Iran May Leave 4 Million Jobless, Spokesman Warns

The spokesman for the Iranian administration Ali Rabiei has warned that a long-term shutdown of businesses amid the outbreak of coronavirus and the government’s non-intervention in the labor market policies could result in the unemployment of more than 4 million people in the country.

Iran 1st Country to Use Plasma Therapy for COVID-19 Treatment

Iran has implemented a plasma therapy project to treat patients infected with COVID-19, making it the first country to have used this method for coronavirus treatment.

Iran Starts Phase Two of National Campaign against COVID-19

Phase two of the national campaign against the coronavirus epidemic has got underway in Iran.

Timely Closure of Schools, Universities Saved 22,000 Lives in Iran: Study

The results of a scientific study show that the timely closure of educational centres has been able to prevent more than 22,000 deaths caused by to the coronavirus in Iran.

Rouhani Stresses Strict Enforcement of Smart Social Distancing Plan

Iran’s president has ordered close supervision over the enforcement of the smart social distancing plan amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Over 35,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Official

Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says 35,465 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus.

Iran Produces Ion Masks to Help Fight Spread of COVID-19

Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics has, for the first time, produced modern ion masks amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Qom Hospital Gets Back to Routine after Discharging Last COVID-19 Patient 

The situation has returned to normalcy in one of the hospitals of Qom, the epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran.

Iranian Companies Ready to Produce Favipiravir to Treat COVID-19

An infectious diseases specialist says Iranian companies have the ability and are ready to produce the Japanese drug Favipiravir, also known as Avigan, which is said to be effective in the treatment of COVID-19.

Iran Using Homegrown Radiation System to Sterilize Masks, Foodstuff

An Iranian knowledge-based company is using a domestically-developed radiation system to sterilize masks and other products including foodstuff.

Number of New COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Drops for 5th Day in Row

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry indicate that the number of new COVID-19 fatalities in the country has dropped for the fifth day in a row.

‘Hundreds of Projects Underway in Iran to Discover Coronavirus Nature’

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says hundreds of research projects have been planned to determine the nature and behaviour of the coronavirus, adding that more than 2,000 clinical trials have been conducted for the treatment of COVID-19.

Iranians Shine in Dealing with COVID-19 Outbreak: Leader

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iranian people have acted very well in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says Ready to Share COVID-19 Experiences with Neighbours 

The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed readiness to share its experiences in dealing with the coronavirus with Azerbaijan Republic, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. 

COVID-19 in Iran: Number of New Infections Drops for 10th Day in Row

The Iranian Health Ministry's latest figures indicate the number of new COVID-19 infections in the country has decreased for the tenth day in a row.

What Iranian Businesses Must Do Before Resuming Their Operation

Iran’s National Headquarters to Fight Coronavirus has announced that low-risk businesses can restart their activities in coming days after registering on the website of the Ministry of Health and receiving a code.

Iran’s Nuclear Industry Doing Its Utmost to Help Health Sector amid COVID-19

Iran’s nuclear chief has vowed that the country's nuclear industry will do its best to help the healthcare system's fight against the novel coronavirus.

Iran Producing 1 Million 3-layer Masks Every Day: Official

The Head of Iran’s Food and Drug Organization says one million three-layer masks are now being produced every day in the country, but the number is expected to reach five million a day in the next two to three weeks.

Iran Urges Women Leaders to Act against US Bans amid COVID-19

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has written a letter to the women political leaders of the world, highlighting the impact of the US sanctions on Iran’s ability to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Afghans in Iran Treated for Coronavirus for Free: Rouhani

Iran’s president says if Afghans residing in Iran are infected with the coronavirus, they must be treated free of charge, because Iran and its neighbours are linked, and they should help each other in this situation.

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