Coronavirus

Report: 140k U.S. kids affected by COVID-related deaths of parents

Deaths associated with coronavirus have deprived at least 140,000 US kids of a caregiver, a new modeling study shows. The racial and ethnic minorities were much more likely to be affected.

Downward trend in Covid deaths continues in Iran

For the first time in 82 days, Iran’s Covid-19 daily deaths have fallen below 200.

Report: France ‘stole’ 5mn COVID vaccines from U.K.

France swiped five million doses of anti-Covid AstraZeneca vaccine destined for the U.K., according to a report. French President Emmanuel Macron is accused of working with EU chiefs to divert large batch of coronavirus vaccines destined for Britain.

Pastu Covac added to available vaccines in Iran

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister and Head of Food and Drug Administration Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz has announced that Pastu Covac vaccine, developed jointly by Iran and Cuba, has been added to available coronavirus shots in Iran.

Over a million vaccinated against Covid-19 in 24 hours in Iran

Iranian health workers have administered 1,082,000 doses of Covid vaccine to citizens in the past 24 hours.

Iran to reopen schools from November 6

Iran’s caretaker Education Minister Alireza Kazemi says the country’s school reopening atlas will be unveiled on November 6.

U.S. COVID deaths reach 700k milestone

At least 700,000 Americans have died from coronavirus in the U.S. – more than any country across the globe – according to a Reuters tally.

Afghans residing in Iran’s Mashhad receive over 62,000 COVID-19 shots

Afghans residing in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad have received over 62,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine.

Iran: 56 million+ doses of Covid vaccine administered

Iranian health officials say 56,596,124 Covid vaccine shots have been administered to people in the country so far.

Iran to import 60 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine

Iranian health authorities say the country is going to import 60 million doses from the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine producer Sinopharm from October 2 to November 1, 2021.

Vaccination of homeless people kicks off in Tehran

Tehran’s municipality has started to vaccinate homeless people, addicts, Afghans without staying permits, homeless children and people who search garbage cans in the Iranian capital.

Iran Pres. Urges Implementation of Smart COVID-19 Management Plan

Iran’s president has called for the implementation of the smart coronavirus management plan on a trial basis regarding the enforcement of COVID-19 protocols.

“5th peak of Covid has ended in most of Iran”

Iran's Ministry of Health says the fifth peak of Covid-19 is over is most of the country.

Another COVID-19 Vaccine Cargo Arrives in Iran

The 23rd consignment of coronavirus vaccines provided through the good offices of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Iran to resume issuing tourist visas

Iran will resume issuing tourist visas for foreigners in a few weeks at the order of President Ebrahim Raeisi after a 19-month hiatus.

Prominent Iranian Actor Dies of COVID-19, laid to rest

A funeral ceremony has been held for Veteran Iranian star of screen Siamak Atlasi at Behesht-Zahra cemetery in the capital, Tehran.

WHO to re-launch inquiry into coronavirus origins

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to revive its stalled investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 with a fresh probe team.

Another 6mn Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Iran

Another 6 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have arrived in Iran, bringing to well over 71 million the number of Covid vaccines imported so far.

President Raeisi: Nearly 70% of Iranians vaccinated

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi says nearly 50 million Covid vaccine shots have been administered to Iranian citizens so far.

Chinese scientists claim Covid first spread in US, not Wuhan

Chinese scientists claimed that coronavirus was present in the United States before the first cases in Wuhan, China, were publicly identified.

Iran Covid fatalities rise, 317 killed in 24 hours

Coronavirus has killed 317 people in Iran from Wednesday to Thursday. Meanwhile, 16,362 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID deadliest pandemic in US history

The coronavirus is officially the deadliest pandemic in American history, ending the reign of the 1918 influenza pandemic that reportedly killed 675,000 people.

Iran Covid deaths continue downward trend

Iran’s Covid-19 downward trend in deaths, infections and hospitalizations continued with authorities saying 286 people died of the disease from Tuesday to Wednesday. The fatalities were down 93 compared with a day before.

Iran Covid death toll rises to 117,905

Covid-19 has killed 379 more people in Iran. That’s according to official figures from the country’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday.

Barekat Foundation Says Delivered 6mn Doses of Covid Vaccines to Health Ministry

Iran’s Headquarters for Execution of Imam’s Order, the foundation in charge of the country’s Coviran Barekat coronavirus vaccine, says six million doses of the jab has so far been delivered to the health ministry for public administration.

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