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Stem-Cell-Therapy Proves Effective in Treating COVID-19

Iranian researchers specializing in the cell science have launched a project to use cell-therapy for treatment of the COVID-19 infection, and concluded that the injection of Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into coronavirus patients can be effective in treating the disease.

Some 46,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says 45,983 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from the hospital.

3 Countries Where Hunting and Weaponry Are Properly Regulated

The United States is a classic case of a lack of regulation. You can confidently say that the United States is the land of freedom to manufacture, own, carry, and use firearms and other weapons at will.

Photo of Old Iranian Woman Sleeping on Male Nurse’s Lap Goes Viral

A photo has gone viral in Iran showing an old woman infected with the novel coronavirus sleeping on the lap of a young male nurse on the floor.

Iranian Medical Staff Wearing Masks Speak via Poems on Their Suits

A group of medical workers in Iran have been seen in protective suits bearing poems and sentences that bring to mind their relentless efforts in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Not Easy to Attribute Corona Outbreak to Biological Terrorism: Iran

Head of the Health Department of the Iranian Armed Forces’ General Staff says it is not easy to definitely assert the coronavirus is a human-made one, but the issue is being studied at scientific centres.

Iran Confirms 117 New Deaths from COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 117 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the death toll to 4,474.

Iran Lifts Some Travel Bans Earlier Imposed for COVID-19

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian people may travel within provinces as of today (Apr. 12) and travel to other provinces as of Apr. 20.

Nadushan; An Iranian City without Any COVID-19 Cases

Coronavirus is spreading in all parts of Iran's Yazd province and has even affected many of its villages. The number of people living with corona in Yazd province has exceeded 1,200, but the populous city of Nadushan has not reported any coronavirus cases so far.

Iranian Artist Tells How It Is to Spend 10 Years in Self-Isolation

While the outbreak of coronavirus in the world has turned self-isolation into an effective precautionary measure to protect the people’s health, an Iranian artist tells the story of his reclusive life over the past 10 years, saying that living in quarantine is not as difficult as it may seem.

Iran Capable of Producing 40 Ventilators a Day: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology says the country is able to produce 40 advanced domestically-made ventilators every day to meet the needs amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Iranians Latch onto Homemade Bread under Self-Quarantine

As the Iranian people have self-isolated amid the outbreak of coronavirus and have become obsessed by the health tips in the purchase of groceries, many families have decided to bake homemade bread to avoid getting out and buying from the bakeries.

Official Urges Development of Digital Map to Track Coronavirus in Tehran

An Iranian official has called for the formation of an inclusive digital map for tracking the spread of the novel coronavirus in capital Tehran and collecting data on the suspected and confirmed cases from multiple sources in accordance with the civil rights.

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.

Iran Develops Homegrown Device to Find Narcotics, Explosives

Researchers at Materials and Energy Research Institute of Iran have developed a device to detect and spot narcotics and explosives in one to two seconds.

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.

Iran Urges Exchange of Experience with Other States in COVID-19 Battle

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for plans to exchange experiences with the other countries and take advantage of their initiatives for the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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.

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