Coronavirus

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths at Lowest in November

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 371 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported this month.

Fakhrizadeh’s Efforts to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran Bearing Fruit: Official

An official has highlighted the substantial contribution that late Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh made to the medical society, saying the research that he pioneered to develop a homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus has begun to yield results with plans for human tests.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 950,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 12,950 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 948,749.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: New Fatalities Continue to Decline

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 391 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since November 2.

Civil Service Institutions Closed in Iran for One Week to Contain COVID-19

All government institutions have been closed across Iran as of November 28, 2020 for a week as part of restrictions enforced to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Fakhrizadeh Key Figure in Iran’s Fight against COVID-19: DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the Iranian scientist assassinated on Friday, was a key figure in Iran's fight against coronavirus.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in 20 Days

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 406 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since November 7, as the country shuts down government offices in the second week of a national lockdown.

Iran, Russia to Work Together on Development of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says Tehran and Moscow are to cooperate on the production of a vaccine for coronavirus.

Iran Reports Some 14,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,961 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rise in the number of infections since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

Some 900,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,843 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 894,385.

Iran Says Tracking Infected Patients to Combat COVID-19

The Iranian president says among the main strategies to combat the coronavirus outbreak is to conduct tests on a large scale and track infected individuals.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at All-Time High Despite Lockdown

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,721 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 880,542.

Iran Planning to Buy 18m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health minister says the country is planning to purchase around 18 million doses of vaccine for coronavirus.

Over 45,000 Iranians Killed by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran has confirmed 453 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 45,255.

Over 850,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,053 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 854,361.

Iranian Teacher Spends Inheritance on Buying Tablets for Deprived Students

Hossein Assadi is an exemplary Iranian teacher and a scientific elite, with a track record studded with medals and certificates of commendation. But this is not what he is known for.

Some 600,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 598,136 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Starts Enforcing Partial Lockdown to Contain COVID-19

Iranian people from all walks of life have been urged to abide by the new restrictions enforced by the government nationwide as of Saturday to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.

President Thanks Domestic Firms for Developing Rapid COVID-19 Diagnosis Test

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed gratitude to local knowledge-based companies for having developed kits to rapidly diagnose COVID-19.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases Still Above 13,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,260 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 828,377.

COVID-19 in Iran: 476 New Deaths, +13,000 New Cases in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,223 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 815,117.

Over 800,000 Iranians Infected by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,421 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 801,894.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 482 Die in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 482 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 42,461.

Iran Starts Mass Producing 20-Minute COVID-19 Test

Iran has started the mass production of a domestically-developed antigen test for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19.

Iran Reports over 13,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,053 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the highest record since the beginning of the outbreak.

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