Healthcare

COVID-19 in Iran: Which Shops Must Close, Which Must Remain Open?

A social distancing plan to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus has gone into effect in Iran in as of Friday, forcing business owners to close or remain open during the enforcement of the plan.

Iran President Urges Full Implementation of Social-Distancing Plan to Counter COVID-19

The Iranian president has communicated the necessary instructions to relevant authorities in the campaign against the coronavirus outbreak.

Herd Immunity Totally Unscientific, Not Applicable in Iran: Official

The Chief of the Headquarter to Fight against Coronavirus in Tehran says the herd or mass immunisation method is very outdated, and has not been recommended in any country so far as the World Health Organisation has also rejected it.

Iran Develops Homegrown Mask Production Machines

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology says with the help of knowledge-based companies, different types of mask production machines are being made in the country.

Iran Starts Distributing 11 Million Masks in Medical Universities

Iran’s industry ministry has started to distribute millions of masks in medical universities across the country.

Iran Confirms Record-High Number of New COVID-19 Cases

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,926 new cases of coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, the highest number since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.

Iran Begins Blood Plasma Treatment for COVID-19

Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran is the first medical centre in Iran to collect plasma from recovered coronavirus patients to use as a possible treatment for the disease.

Social-Distancing Plan Goes into Effect in Iran to Counter Coronavirus

Details of a national social-distancing plan to counter the coronavirus outbreak in Iran have been announced.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Iran Confirms 2,389 New Cases

Iran has confirmed 2,389 new cases of Coronavirus infection, including 157 new deaths during the past 24 hours.

$5 Billion Set Aside for Businesses Affected by COVID-19: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says some 750 trillion rials (around $5 billion) will be made available to businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Artists from 68 Countries to Take Part in Iran’s Corona Cartoon Contest

Artists from 68 countries have submitted their works to Iran to take part in an international cartoon contest called “We Defeat Corona”.

Iran Ready to Help US Fight Coronavirus If It Needs: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian commander says the United States’ claim of intending to help Iranian people tackle the coronavirus outbreak is just demagoguery, as the country itself is failing to protect US citizens.

Over 47 Million Iranians Screened for Coronavirus: Minister

Iran Health Minister has announced that more than 47.5 million people have been screened in the country as part of the national mobilisation plan to fight coronavirus.

1st Wave of Coronavirus Epidemic in Iran Contained: Health Minister

Iran's health minister says the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak in the country has been contained.

Iran Army Ready to Set Up 8,000 More Hospital Beds: Cmdr.

Commander of Ground Forces of Iran’s Army says in addition to the 2,000-bed centre that was launched on Wednesday in Tehran, 4,750 other hospital beds have been set up by the army personnel in various provinces.

Iran Parliament Speaker Urged to Keep Chamber Closed for Another 2 Weeks

Iran's health minister has asked the Parliament speaker to keep the legislature closed to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

Tamiflu Removed from Iran’s COVID-19 Treatment Protocol

Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi says a new treatment protocol for COVID-19 has been communicated for implementation across the country, the main alteration being the removal of Tamiflu from COVID-19 treatment protocol.

Fresh Clues Found on Origin of COVID-19 in Iran

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi says that the ministry has found new indications as to how the novel coronavirus made its way to the country.

Tehran Introduces New Restrictions to Contain Corona Outbreak

New restrictions have been introduced by the Iranian government for Tehran province in a bid to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

43 Medical Staff Die in Iran While Treating Coronavirus Patients: Official

Forty-three medical staff members involved in treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus have lost their lives in Iran so far.

IRGC Starts Nationwide Drill for Biological Defence

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a nationwide drill for biological defence.

UN Security Council Discussing Resolution to Lift Iran Sanctions: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the UN Security Council is currently discussing a resolution that would lift all sanctions amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 2,000

Death toll from the new coronavirus in Iran has increased to 2,077, with 143 new deaths confirmed in the past 24 hours.

Iran Army Opens 2,000-Bed Corona Rehabilitation Complex in Tehran

The Iranian Army has set up a 2,000-bed hospital and rehabilitation complex centre in Tehran for coronavirus patients.

Iran Denies Refusing to Admit Foreign Suspected Cases of COVID-19

Health Ministry Spokesman has rejected the allegations that Iran does not admit foreign nationals suspected of having coronavirus, describing it as a sheer lie.

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