Coronavirus

COVID-19 Vaccination to Go Back to Square One If Iran Runs Out of 2nd Doses: Expert

An Iranian researcher and expert in infectious diseases has warned that the coronavirus inoculation plan will go back to square one if there are not enough second doses to go around.

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Hits 80,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 217 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 80,156.

Iran Likely to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Tourism Services in Future: Minister  

Iran is to add “COVID-19 vaccine tourism” to its basket of health tourism services.

First COVID-19 Vaccine Made by Iran’s Private Sector to Undergo Clinical Trial

The fifth Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine has been permitted to undergo the Phase II of its clinical trial.

Official Warns of Possible 5th Wave of Coronavirus in Iran

The Iranian Coronavirus Headquarters has sounded the alarm over a possible fifth surge in the disease.

Over 50% of Iranian Couriers, Pickup Drivers Lose Their Jobs during Pandemic

An Iranian official says 50 to 60 percent of the couriers and pickup drivers working in the transportation sector have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

People’s Health Top Priority during Elections: Iran President

The Iranian president has called on citizens to keep observing coronavirus health protocols during election campaigns and electoral gatherings ahead of the upcoming presidential vote.

Over 2.8 Million Iranians Infected with Coronavirus So Far: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 12,428 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 2,804,632.

Iranian Opposition Leader Mousavi Vaccinated against COVID-19

Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard, both under house arrest since 2011 over their role in the post-election protests of 2009, have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Over 77,000 Iranians Killed by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 286 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 77,222.

Iran to Receive 1.4 Million Doses of Italian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine

Spokesman for Iran's Food and Drug Organisation says the country will receive 1.4 million doses of the Italian-made AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday night.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Exceed 75,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 351 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 75,261.

Trend of COVID-19 Infection on Decline: Iran President

  The Iranian president says COVID-19 has reached the crest of its fourth peak in all provinces across the nation, and now the trend of the disease is on the decline.

Iranian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Fakhra’ Passes Phase I of Clinical Trials

Phase one of the human trial of the Iranian-made “Fakhra” coronavirus vaccine has been completed with over 100 individuals receiving the jab.

Two Major Traditional Iranian Bazaars Closed due to COVID-19

The traditional bazaars in the towns of Naein and Zavareh in the central Iranian province of Isfahan have been closed amid a surge in the coronavirus outbreak.

Iranian People Attend ‘Qadr Night’ Rituals Held Outdoors

Thousands of Iranian people attended the Qadr Night ceremonies held outdoors across the country while observing the health protocols to contain further spread of the coronavirus.

Iran Says to Produce 25 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Monthly by Mid-Summer

One of the Iranian institutions producing homegrown vaccines for COVID-19 says the country will be producing some 25 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine each month by mid-summer, 2021.

Iranian Strain of COVID-19 May Emerge in Future: Official

A COVID-19 authority says an Iranian mutated strain of coronavirus may hit the country in the future.

Iran to Start Phase III of Clinical Trial of Cuban-Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran is to launch phase three of the clinical trial of the coronavirus vaccine jointly produced by Iran and Cuba.

Zarif Condemns US for ‘Hoarding’ COVID-19 Vaccines

Iran’s foreign minister has condemned the United States’ “medical terrorism” against Iranians at a time when the nation is struggling to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Bans All Flights to/from India, Pakistan to Contain COVID-19

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation (CAOI) has banned all flights to and from Pakistan and India over concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus strain.

COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Hit 69,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 374 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 69,120.

Iran to Receive 100,000 More Doses of Sputnik-V Vaccine Thursday

Iran will receive the sixth consignment of the Russian-made vaccine for coronavirus, Sputnik-V, including 100,000 doses of the jab, on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Iran Reports Biggest Rise on COVID-19 Deaths Since Nov. 29

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 405 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since November 29, increasing the overall death toll to 66,732.

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