Healthcare

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 More Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections in the country has risen to 18,407, and the death toll to 1,284.

Rouhani Denies COVID-19 Infections Announced with Delay

 Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has defended his government’s response to the new coronavirus outbreak, dismissing as “propaganda” the claim that the outbreak in Iran was announced with delay.

Coronavirus Kills 147 Iranians in 24 Hours: Official

The latest figures released by Iran’s Health Ministry show the number of coronavirus infections has risen to 17,361, out of whom 1,135 have died and 5,710 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Coronavirus Considered as H1N1 in Iran for Long Time: Deputy Minister

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Malekzadeh says he thinks the coronavirus had entered the country before it was announced because there was a flu epidemic in Iran at the same time.

Coronavirus Considered as H1N1 in Iran for Long Time: Deputy Minister

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Malekzadeh says he thinks the coronavirus had entered the country before it was announced because there was a flu epidemic in Iran at the same time.

Defence Minister Assures Iranians of Domestic Supply of Masks, Disinfectants

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that his ministry would do its utmost to satisfy domestic demand for disinfectants and medical masks amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran Makes First Drug for Treatment of Coronavirus-Related Pulmonary Dysfunction

An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in finding a cure for the pulmonary dysfunction associated with the coronavirus infection.

Young Volunteers Disinfect Tehran at Nighttime

More than 2,000 young members of a religious circle in Tehran rush to disinfect various areas of the capital voluntarily every night.

Over 5,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections in the country stands at 16,169, out of whom 5,389 have recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Can Rein in COVID-19 If People Cooperate: Expert

An Iranian epidemiologist says if 40 percent of the coronavirus patients are isolated, the epidemic will be controlled in the near future.

Tips for People with Obsession amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Are you feeling nervous and stressful because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Read these tips to get some relief.

Kuwait Donates $10 Million to Coronavirus Relief in Iran

The State of Kuwait has made a donation of $10 million to contain coronavirus epidemic in Iran, says the country’s foreign minister.

US Lies that Iran’s Medical Sector Not Sanctioned: Expert

An Iranian analyst has warned about the consequences of US economic terrorism, saying sanctions are a criminal policy that has grave effects on human life, health, and security.

UNICEF, UAE, Uzbekistan Send Aid to Iran amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran says Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) have sent separate cargos of humanitarian aid to the Islamic Republic to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus.

Iran’s Leader Urges People to Follow Corona Instructions

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on every single Iranian to follow the instructions of the National Headquarters and Ministry of Health to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease.

14 Million Iranians Screened for Coronavirus: Minister

Iran's Health Minister Saeid Namaki says almost 14 million people have been screened for coronavirus up to now.

Iran Asks UK to Defy US Sanctions

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the UK not to follow the US’ cruel sanctions against the Iranian people.

IRGC Chief Says Stage Set for Tackling COVID-19 in Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the ground has been prepared in Iran for final battle with the novel coronavirus, noting that all IRGC hospital are at the Health Ministry’s disposal to control the epidemic.

Coronavirus Kills 129 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections has risen to 14,991, out of whom 853 have died and 4,996 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Iranian Radiologist Helping European COVID-19 Patients for Free

Hamdreza Edraki is an Iranian radiologist and war veteran who is doing his best to serve the people not only in Iran but also in other countries amid the coronavirus contagion.

Coronavirus Epidemic’s Peak in Iran Over: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pointed to “promising” statistics suggesting that the coronavirus epidemic's peak in Iran has passed.

Tamiflu Not Effective in Treating COVID-19: Iran

Iran’s health ministry spokesman has announced that studies show the medicine called Tamiflu does not prevent or treat the coronavirus disease.

Tehran’s Representative in Assembly of Experts Dies of COVID-19

Ayatollah Hashem Bat'haie Golpayegani, a senior Iranian cleric and Tehran’s representative in the Assembly of Experts, died of the COVID-19 disease on Sunday night.

Police Has No Plan to Quarantine Cities over Coronavirus: Iran

Iran’s police chief has dismissed rumours about the imminent lockdown of cities, saying the enemies are trying to wage a psychological war to incite people to purchase more goods and disrupt the distribution of essential items.

President Briefed on Iran’s Scientific Programs to Contain COVID-19

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has briefed President Hassan Rouhani on the latest scientific and academic plans to control and defeat the novel coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO after reaching more than 100 countries.

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