Coronavirus

Iran Always Announcing Accurate COVID-19 Figures: Rouhani

The Iranian president says statistics on coronavirus infections and fatalities in the country have always been announced promptly and accurately.

8,000 More Iranians Infected by Coronavirus in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,017 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,558,159.

US Sanctions ‘Cruel, Inhumane’, Iran Tells WHO

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has sat down for talks with the director of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Iran Reports Over 8,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,011 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,534,034.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 59,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 83 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,028.

Pregnant Iranian Nurse Dies of Coronavirus before Seeing Her Baby

The novel coronavirus has led to the death of a pregnant Iranian nurse before she delivered her baby.

Poetry Can Illustrate Sufferings of COVID-19 Patients: Iran

The Iranian minister of culture and Islamic guidance says the country will exchange its “poetic” experience of coronavirus with the world.

UK Hides Truth about Mutated Strain of Coronavirus: Iran

The Iranian health minister has accused London of hiding the truth about the mutated variant of the novel Coronavirus after a 71-year-old woman with no travel history died of the UK strain.

Nine Iranian Cities Declared as ‘Red’ in Terms of Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran has confirmed 74 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,883.

Iran President Calls for Stricter Border Controls to Tackle New COVID-19 Strain

The Iranian president has called for tighter measures on the country’s border entry points to stem the spread of coronavirus, especially the new strains of the virus.

Iran in Talks with China, India to Buy More COVID-19 Vaccines: Official

A senior Iranian official says the country is in talks with China and India to purchase coronavirus vaccines.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 1.5 Million: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,298 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,503,753.

Iranian People Attend Drive-in Parades to Mark 1979 Revolution

A large number of Iranian people have taken their cars, motorcycles and bicycles to the streets across the country to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

Iran Officially Starts Its National COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Iran officially started its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday, giving the first shot of the Russian Sputnik-V vaccine to the Health Minister's son.

Iranian Delegation in Moscow for Talks on Co-Production of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iranian Deputy Health Minister Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz is visiting the Russian capital of Moscow at the head of a delegation to discuss cooperation between the two sides on the co-production of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V, among other issues.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths Since June 1

Iran has confirmed 57 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 1, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 58,469.

Iran Begins Clinical Trial of Its Second Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran has kicked off the clinical trial of another domestically-developed coronavirus vaccine.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases ‘Gradually Rising’ as Number of ‘Orange’ Cities Surges

An Iranian coronavirus official says the disease has begun to gradually rear its ugly head again in certain provinces.

Iran to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Days: Rouhani

Iran's president says the country will begin coronavirus vaccination based on set priorities in the coming days.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 80 New Deaths, +7,000 New Cases Identified

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 80 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, and 7,061 new cases of infection in the past 24 hours.

Over 7,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,040 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,445,326.

Another Popular Footballer Dies of COVID-19 in Iran

Ali Ansarian, a former defender playing for the Iranian national team and Persepolis and a popular public figure, has died of COVID-19 at the age of 43.

Iran’s Coronavirus Fatalities Rise to 58,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 79 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,038.

Iran Dispels Concerns over Import of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

Iran’s health minister has dismissed criticisms regarding COVID-19 vaccine imports, saying families of Iranian officials will be the first to receive shots from imported vaccines.

Over 1.2 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,210,051 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

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