Coronavirus

Iran Says Its Homegrown Vaccine Effective on UK Variant of COVID-19

Iran has officially announced that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Iranian specialists, known as CovIran Barekat, has proved effective on containing the UK variant of COVID-19.

Trump’s Prevention of COVID-19 Vaccine Export to Iran ‘A Crime’: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the former US administration committed the crime of preventing vaccine and medicine supplies to Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Total Cases of COVID-19 Infection in Iran Hit 1.4 Million: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 6,573 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,405,414.

Iran Authorizes Emergency Use of Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran has granted emergency use authorization to Sputnik V, a coronavirus vaccine made by Russia’s Gamaleya Centre, an official said.

Former Iranian Footballer Mehrdad Minavand Dies of COVID-19 at 45

Former Iranian football player Mehrdad Minavand passed away because of COVID-19 on Wednesday night at the age of 45.

‘US Expected to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets to Be Used in Fight against COVID-19’

The Iranian government spokesman has urged the new US administration to release Iran’s frozen assets, so that Tehran can use them to fight the coronavirus pandemic and buy food and medicines for its citizens.

Iran Approves Russian Vaccine for COVID-19: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine and plans to both import it and produce it, giving the country a tool to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Iran Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – January 25

Iran has confirmed 98 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 57,481.

No Iranian City in ‘Red’ State: COVID-19 Official

The spokesman for Iran’s National Coronavirus Headquarters says no town or city across the nation is in a “red” state, which is the highest-risk state as far as COVID-19 outbreak is concerned.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since June 7

Iran has confirmed 69 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 7, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 57,294.

Iran to Conduct Closer Monitoring to Stem New COVID-19 Surge

Iran’s president has called on authorities to more closely monitor citizens’ compliance with health protocols to conain a possible new peak in coronavirus infections and deaths.

Iran Reports Lowest Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths in 10 Days

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 75 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest since January 12, increasing the overall death toll to 57,225.

Iran, Thailand to Work Together to Tackle COVID-19 Impact on Culture, Art

Iran and Thailand have underlined the need to exchange experience on tackling losses inflicted on the culture and art sector due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 57,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 84 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 57,057.

Clinical Tests for Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine Begin

The Iranian health ministry has announced that clinical tests have begun for a coronavirus vaccine jointly developed by Iran and Cuba.

Iran Confirms 87 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 87 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 56,973.

Iran’s Red Crescent Playing Active Role in Handling Public Donations for COVID-19 Response

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has received more than 370 billion tomans in public donations of cash and supplies for the coronavirus response and has spent it on a targeted handout scheme to protect the vulnerable groups.

Iran to Begin National COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Months: Rouhani

The Iranian president says efforts are being made to launch a national coronavirus vaccination drive in the coming months.

Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine to Hit Shelves in Spring: Minister

 Iran’s health minister says clinical trials for the Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine have been successful, and it will be hopefully released in spring.

Rouhani Dismisses Concerns over COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

President Hassan Rouhani has assured Iranians that his administration strives to meet demand for the coronavirus vaccine with a homegrown product, purchases from reliable companies, and delivery of vaccine through the World Health Organization's COVAX programme.

Iran President Praises Local Firms Working to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

The Iranian president has appreciated extensive efforts by knowledge-based companies and all other institutions to develop an Iranian coronavirus vaccine.

Iran Reports 91 More Deaths Caused by Coronavirus

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 91 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 56,262.

Single-Day Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Seven Months

Iran has confirmed 71 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 7, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 56,171.

Iran Confirms Four More Cases of New Coronavirus Variant

Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki says four more people infected with the new mutated variant of coronavirus have been identified in Iran.

Tehran Declared as ‘Yellow’ Zone; Only 6 Cities ‘Red’: Coronavirus Headquarters

The Iranian Coronavirus Headquarters has announced that no permit is required to travel to and from cities like Tehran which are in a “yellow” state now.

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