Coronavirus

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 26,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 183 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 26,169.

207 More Iranians Die of COVID-19 in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 207 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 25,986.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 450,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 449,960 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,512 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Almost Entire Iran Declared as COVID-19 ‘Red Zones’

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 26 out of 31 provinces of the country are now in the "red" zone in terms of COVID-19 outbreak, and four other provinces are in the "orange" zone.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 443,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 443,086 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,204 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran-Turkey Flights Resume after 6-Month Hiatus

Flights to and from Tehran and Turkey have resumed after a six-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran to Tighten Health Protocols amid Third Wave of COVID-19

The Iranian president says stricter health protocols will be enforced in the capital, Tehran, and in other cities amid a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths.

Over 4,000 Iranian COVID-19 Patients Receiving Intensive Care

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 4,023 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit because of more severe infection.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Exceed 25,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 175 patients since Wednesday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 25,015.

Over 3,600 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Identified in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 432,798 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,605 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Reports All-Time High Number of New COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 429,193 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,712 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, the highest daily rise in the number of patients since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

Iranian Actemra for COVID-19 Patients Available in Hospitals

An Iranian version of Actemra, a medicine proved to help keep the coronavirus patients off ventilators, has been approved by the Iranian Food and Drug Administration and is now available at the domestic hospitals at prices 38 times cheaper than the Swiss-made drug, a medical official has announced.

Iran Confirms 177 New COVID-19 Fatalities

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 177 patients since Sunday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 24,478.

Health Ministry Lists Almost Entire Iran as COVID-19 ‘Red Zones’

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 422,140 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,097 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, the highest daily rise in new patients since June 6.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 24,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 166 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 24,118.

Iran’s President Voices Concern over Relative Rise in COVID-19 Infections

The Iranian president has expressed concern over a drop in the percentage of people who abide by health protocols amid a surge in the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran to Buy COVID-19 Vaccine from India: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says an Indian company is to sell the coronavirus vaccine to the Islamic Republic.

Iran Reports over 3,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 416,198 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,049 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, the highest daily rise in new patients since June 6.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases, Fatalities Rise to Record-High

Iran has confirmed 179 new fatalities caused by the novel Coronavirus, the biggest one-day record since August 14, and 2,981 new cases of infection, the highest since June 6.

Iran’s Economy Recovering Balance after Coronavirus Shock: Top Banker

In an Instagram post on Monday, Abdolnasser Hemmati pointed to the statistics for Iran’s economic growth in the first quarter of the current Iranian...

350,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 349,984 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports Highest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Fatalities Since August 19

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 156 patients since Saturday noon, the highest daily rise in COVID-19 fatalities in nearly one month.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 400,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 402,029 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,089 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Provides Refugees, Immigrants with Free Coronavirus Treatment

The spokeswoman for Iran’s Ministry of Health says based on the announcement of the Minister, all health services provided to the foreign nationals and immigrants suffering from the novel Coronavirus will be free of charge.

Iranian Researchers Detect 23 Types of Mutations in COVID-19 Virus

A senior Iranian researcher says 23 cases of mutation in the novel coronavirus have been identified in the country so far.

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