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Iran’s Official COVID-19 Figures on December 21

Iran has confirmed 191 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 6,151 new cases of infection with the virus in the past 24 hours.

Knowledge-Based Firms ‘Invaluable’ Assets in Fight against COVID-19: Rouhani

The Iranian president has expressed his gratitude to knowledge-based companies for producing medical equipment and working to develop a vaccine for coronavirus.

Iran Suspends Flights to UK for 2 Weeks after Emergence of New Strain of Coronavirus

Iran has suspended flights to the United Kingdom for two weeks following reports that Britain has identified a new strain of COVID-19 which spreads more quickly.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Fatalities, Infections Down by 50% in Two Weeks

Iran has confirmed 177 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 28, and 6,312 new cases of infection with the virus, a record-low since October 28.

Iran, Qatar Call for Enhancement of Sports Ties

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Soltanifar has met with Qatari Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali.

Iran Unveils Homegrown Yogurt Starter Culture

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has unveiled a homegrown yogurt starter culture developed by a domestic knowledge-based company.

Third Wave of COVID-19 Contained in Iran Thanks to People’s Cooperation: Rouhani

The Iranian president has expressed gratitude to people for their cooperation in helping contain a third surge in the coronavirus outbreak.

‘Illegal Migration Has Countless Consequences for Women, Children’

A senior Iranian official says illegal migration has numerous repercussions for women and children.

Iran LAB EXPO 2020 Kicks Off in Tehran

The 8th edition of the Iranian Laboratory Equipment and Chemicals Exhibition (Iran LAB EXPO 2020) has opened with the participation of universities, technology parks and research centres.

Iran Reports Lowest Single-Day Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in 80 Days

Iran has confirmed 178 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 28, and 7,121 new cases of infection with the virus, a record-low since October 30.

Iran’s Official COVID-19 Figures on December 17

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 212 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 7,453 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Iran Unveils Four New Cutting-Edge Products in Healthcare, Electronics

Iran has unveiled four modern homegrown products in the domains of health and electronic transport.

Iran Secures 2nd World Ranking in Scientific Production

Iran's science minister says the country has secured the world's fifth spot in key research works and the second standing when it comes to scientific productions among world countries.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Two Months

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 213 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since October 12.

Iran Opens Production Line for Coronavirus Drug ‘Remdesivir’

Iran has opened the production line for the anti-virus drug Remdesivir, which is said to be effective in COVID-19 treatment.

Iranian Boy Comes Back to Life after 6 Years in Coma

An Iranian boy, who had gone into a coma when he was only 13, came back to life at the age of 19, but with a low level of consciousness.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Playing Key Role in Iran’s Battle with Pandemic’

Iran’s health minister says 1,500 knowledge-based companies are curently working in the domain of health, making great contribution to Iran's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

New Technologies Can Facilitate War on Narcotics Trade: Iran VP

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Satatri has highlighted the major role of domestic knowledge-based companies and advanced technologies in the fight on drug trafficking and in preventing, diagnosing and treating illicit drug misuse.

Iran’s Official COVID-19 Figures on December 15

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 223 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 7,704 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Rouhani Calls for Further Sci-Tech Cooperation with Japan

The Iranian president says Iran is keen on enhancing its relations with countries in the East and in Asia, including Japan.

Tehran Keen to Share Scientific, Technical Experience with Kampala

The Iranian president says Iran stands ready to share its scientific and technical experience with Uganda.

All Equipment in School Students’ Research Centres Built Domestically: Iran

A senior Iranian official says all the equipment used in school students’ research centres in the country is built domestically.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 250 New Deaths, 7,500 New orinq

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 251 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 7,501 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Another Mysterious Monolith Found, This Time in Iran

A new monolith has been discovered in Iran, the latest in a series of similar structures around the world.

Iran Opens Clinical Skills Training Centre with Homegrown Equipment

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology has inaugurated a specialized centre for instructing medical students in clinical skills with apparatus developed by domestic knowledge-based companies.

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