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Cab Driver Wins Reputation after Refusing to Charge COVID-19 Nurse

The driver of an Iranian ride hailing application has earned a reputation after refusing to charge a nurse working at a hospital's coronavirus ward.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Infections Down to Lowest Since Oct. 30

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,451 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since October 30, raising the total number of cases to 1,108,269.

Health Minister Highlights Iran’s Heroic Struggle with Sanctions

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki has hailed the country’s success to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and inaugurate new projects in spite of the unprecedented pressures and hostile sanctions.

800,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 800,743 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Coronavirus Vaccination to Begin in Iran in Late December: Official

Iran says the process of injecting a homegrown coronavirus vaccine will start in late December 2020, and will take place in three phases.

COVID-19 Infections, Deaths Declining Thanks to Restrictions: President

The Iranian president says the trend of coronavirus infections and fatalities is on the decline thanks to the restrictions enforced and people’s cooperation.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases Since Nov. 10

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 9,594 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,092,617.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 10

Iran has confirmed 284 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 51,496.

Iran to Procure Coronavirus Vaccines despite Cruel US Sanctions: VP

Iran’s first vice president says the country will provide the vaccines needed to immunize people against coronavirus despite the United States’ cruel sanctions.

3 More Iranian Firms to Begin COVID-19 Vaccine Human Test in Weeks

Three Iranian knowledge-based companies are going to receive permission for human trials on homegrown vaccines for the coronavirus infection within the next few weeks, an official has announced.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases in 30 Days

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 10,223 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,072,620.

Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 8

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 11,023 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,062,397.

COVID-19 Vaccine Production, Purchase from Abroad on Agenda: Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans to meet the local demand for the coronavirus vaccine by developing homegrown products and arranging for purchases from the other countries.

At Least Seven Killed in Autumn Floods in Southern Iran

Autumn floods have caused severe damages to many urban and rural areas in several southern provinces of Iran, killing at least seven people as of Monday.

US Blocking Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine: Top Banker

Abdolnasser Hemmati, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), says Iran has tried to purchase COVID-19 vaccine from other countries, but the US sanctions have prevented financial transactions for the sale.

Over 1,050,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 10,827 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,051,374.

IRGC General Claims Artificial Intelligence Used to Slay Iranian Scientist

Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has provided more details of the recent assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, pointing to a smart satellite-controlled weapon using artificial intelligence.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since Oct. 20

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 294 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since October 20.

‘One Single Iranian Firm Able to Produce 1mn COVID-19 Diagnosis Kits Daily’

A senior Iranian official says the country has the capacity to produce one million coronavirus diagnosis kits a day just by one single company.

Iran Claims to Have Middle East’s Largest Innovation Ecosystem

The Iranian vice president for science and technology claims the country has the largest “innovation ecosystem” in the Middle East.

Fakhrizadeh Assassination Shows Iran Moving on Right Scientific Path: VP

A senior Iranian official says the assassination of prominent scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh shows the country is moving on the right scientific path.

Women Villagers in Western Iran Earn a Living by Collecting Salt from Rocks

It has been centuries that residents of several villages in the western Iranian province of Charmahal and Bakhtiari have been working at a local salt mine.

Iran ‘Torchbearer’ in COVID-19 Vaccine Production: Minister

Iran’s health minister says the country has shown the whole world that it is a standard-bearer in terms of coronavirus vaccine production.

Iran Ready to Export Surplus of Its Homegrown Ventilators: Official

All beds used on the intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals across Iran have been equipped with medical ventilators, an official has announced, expressing readiness to export the excess devices at the discretion of the Health Ministry.

Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 50,000: Ministry

Iran has confirmed 321 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 50,016.

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