Coronavirus

60‌ Million Iranians to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in 4 Phases: Rouhani

The Iranian president says some 60 million people in the country will receive coronavirus vaccines in 4 phases based on a inoculation document prepared by the government.

Iran Reports 85 More COVID-19 Fatalities in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 85 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 56,018.

Iran’s Leader Bans Import of American, British COVID-19 Vaccines

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has banned the import of American and British-made vaccines, saying the vaccines produced by these two countries cannot be trusted.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Rise to 56,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 103 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 55,933.

New Coronavirus Deaths in Iran Slip to Lowest Since Mid-June

Iran has confirmed 82 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 15, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 55,830.

Iran Finalizes First Prepayment for COVAX Vaccine: CBI Chief

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran has unveiled plans for the purchase of 16.8 million doses of coronavirus vaccine through the World Health Organization's COVAX programme after the first prepayment was made in cooperation with two Iranian and three European banks.

First Case of Mutated Coronavirus Strain Identified in Iran: Minister

The Iranian Minister of Health has confirmed the detection in Iran of the first case of a new strain of coronavirus, which was first identified in the UK.

Daily Surge in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Six Months

Iran has confirmed 98 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 20, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 55,748.

Iran Draws Up Timetable for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine

A senior Iranian official says the Health Ministry has drawn up a timetable for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, based on which the inoculation of top-priority groups will begin in the coming weeks.

Second Group of Volunteers Injected with Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine

A second group of volunteers have received an Iranian vaccine for the coronavirus as part of a human trial on Monday.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Down to 102: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 102 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 55,540.

One Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,004,326 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

New Coronavirus Strain, Cold Season, Air Pollution 3 Key Concerns: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the new strain of the coronavirus identified in the UK, the cold season and air pollution are three alarming dangers which should be seriously considered.

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

Iran has confirmed 114 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 7, increasing the overall death toll to 55,337.

Coronavirus Kills 128 More Iranian People: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 128 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 55,223.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 30

Iran has confirmed 149 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and 6,272 new cases of infection with the virus.

Clinical Studies for Iranian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine Begin

Phase one of clinical studies of the Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine named “Iranshakht” (Made in Iran) has got underway.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Near 55,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 132 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 54,946.

Iran Begins Human Trial of Its First Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran has begun testing its first domestically produced coronavirus vaccine on humans.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 28

Iran has confirmed 121 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 54,814.

Iran Reports No Rise in COVID-19 Deaths, Infections in Some Provinces

Iran’s health minister says the rate of coronavirus infections and deaths in the country has decreased, with near zero new fatalities and infections in some provinces.

Medical Staff, the Elderly to Receive First COVID-19 Vaccine Shots in Iran

Iran’s interior minister says people in the country have been categorized for coronavirus vaccination, and the first shots are to be administered to the elderly and the medical workers.

Iran Not to Delay Efforts to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine: Official

Iran’s first vice president says the country will not postpone efforts, even for a moment, to procure coronavirus vaccines for people.

Iran Reports Lowest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Two Months

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 5,760 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since October 24, raising the total number of cases to 1,194,963.

Rouhani Says Iran Can’t Trust American ‘Robbers’

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran cannot trust Americans when it comes to the transfer of money to purchase coronavirus vaccines as they are notorious for "stealing" Iran's funds.

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