Coronavirus

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities at Four-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 258 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since December 12, increasing the overall death toll to 64,490.

Rouhani Blames British Variant of COVID-19 for 4th Surge in Cases

The Iranian president says the mutated British variant of coronavirus coming from Iraq is the main culprit for the fourth peak in infections and deaths in Iran.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 2 Million as Daily Rise Breaks All-Time Record

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 22,586 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rises recorded since the beginning of the outbreak.

Iran Receives First Batch of COVAX Vaccines

Iran's Health Ministry says it has received the first batch of COVAX vaccines for the novel coronavirus including 700,800 doses of AstraZeneca.

Tehran Declared ‘Red’ Zone as New COVID-19 Cases Hit Four-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 13,890 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rises recorded since December 5, 2020.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities at Three-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 123 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since January 2, increasing the overall death toll to 62,999.

Exclusive: Iran to Buy 10 Million Doses of Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s ambassador to Russia has told Iran Front Page that Tehran is holding talks with Moscow to sign an agreement to purchase 10 million doses of the Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine, known as Sputnik-V.

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

Iran's embassy in Moscow has reveived a new consignment of the Russian vaccine for Coronavirus Sputnik-V, including 100,000 doses of the jab.

Iran Handled COVID-19 Pandemic Despite US Sanctions: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country managed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and boost its economy despite sanctions and economic pressure by the US.

Iranian People Preparing for Nowruz Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

Despite the coronavirus outbreak, Iranian people from all walks of life are preparing themselves for the Persian New Year or Nowruz, which marks the beginning of the new solar year.

Iran Begins Clinical Trial of Another Homegrown Coronavirus Vaccine

Iran has launched the human and clinical trial of another domestically-developed vaccine for the coronavirus, named Fakhra after the late Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Number of Iranian Kids Infected with COVID-19 Increasing: Official

An Iranian official says the number of kids under 10 years of age admitted to hospitals for coronavirus infection has increased from 2-3 percent of all admissions to 11 percent.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 1.7 Million: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,313 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,706,559.

Coronavirus Kills 100 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 99 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 60,786.

Khuzestan Citizens Tested for Coronavirus in Most Crowded Streets

Iranian medical workers in Khuzestan province test citizens with rapid coronavirus kits in the city's busiest streets in order to identify the infected ones more quickly. Khuzestan is currently the worst-hit Iranian province in terms of coronavirus outbreak.

Iranian People Urged to Avoid Travelling during Nowruz Holidays amid Pandemic

The Iranian president has called on people to avoid travelling during the Persian New Year holidays to help contain the spread of coronavirus.

Third Consignment of Russian-Made Sputnik-V Vaccines Arrives in Iran

The third consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines developed to curb the COVID-19 contagious disease arrived in Iran on Thursday morning.

Over 1.4 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,406,845 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Reports Highest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 108 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure since January 6, increasing the overall death toll to 60,181.

Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine to Undergo Phase 3 of Human Trial

Iran’s Coronavirus Headquarters says the phase three of the human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by the Pasteur Institute of Iran and Cuba will get underway in three weeks’ time.

‘Iran-China Cooperation against COVID-19 Proves Significance of Strategic Ties’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has praised China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Iran, describing it as a new symbol of friendship between the two states.

Second Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine Undergoes Human Trial

Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has started the first phase of the human trial of Iran’s second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine after successfully completing the initial steps.

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Full Swing Nationwide: Iran’s President

The Iranian president says the government is moving full steam ahead with the coronavirus inoculation plan nationwide to tackle the disease, and has mobilized all its potential to buy vaccines.

COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Hits 60,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 81 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,980.

Tehran Offers to Share with Romania Its Experience in Fight against COVID-19

The Iranian president says Iran stands ready to share its experience in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic with other countries, including Romania.

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