Coronavirus

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 23,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 116 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 23,029.

Latest Updates on COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran – September 11

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 342,539 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports over 2,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 395,488 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,063 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Some 340,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 339,111 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Calls for Global Campaign to Remove US Sanctions

Iran’s health minister has, in a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), called for a global campaign to end the US illegal and unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at Highest Level in Two Weeks

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 391,112 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,302 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, a record-high since August 21.

Coronavirus Kills 117 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 117 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 22,410.

6 Iranian Firms Working to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine: VP

Six Iranian knowledge-based companies are working to produce a vaccine for COVID-19 simultaneously, says a top Iranian official.

Iran Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Weeks

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 139 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day record since August 24, increasing the overall fatalities to 22,293.

Over 330,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 332,131 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran’s President Rings In School Year 2020

The Iranian president has officially opened the new school year while urging all to keep observing health protocols amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran, Russia to Work Together to Produce COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran and Russia are to cooperate to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus, an Iranian official says.

Over 22,000 Iranians Die of COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 118 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 22,044.

Iran’s Coronavirus Cases Hit 380,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 380,746 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 1,994 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

‘Iran Self-Sufficient in Producing Masks, Equipment for COVID-19 Treatment’

A senior Iranian official says the country has reached self-sufficiency in producing equipment needed for controlling coronavirus and treating patients suffering from the disease.

125 More Iranians Die of Novel Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 125 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 21,797.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to New Record-Low

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 101 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 20, increasing the overall fatalities to 21,672.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Decline

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 375,212 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 1,642 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, which is the lowest one-day record since May 13.

Rouhani Praises Mourners for Observing Health Protocols in Muharram Processions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has commended the mourners, eulogists, and organizers of the ceremonies held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein for their compliance with health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Iran Reports Lowest One-Day COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 103 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 20, and 1,754 new cases of infection, the lowest since May 13.

Ashura Marked in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures

Millions of Iranian Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into streets on Sunday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing gloves and face masks amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases, Fatalities Down to Record-Low

Iran has confirmed 110 new fatalities caused by the novel Coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 28, and 1,905 new cases of infection, the lowest since May 28.

Shiite Muslims Mourn Karbala Tragedy Ahead of Ashura

Shiite Muslims all around the world mark the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, known as Tasu'a, one day before the anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom in Karbala tragedy.

Iran’s Coronavirus Cases Near 370,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 369,911 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,115 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Daily COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Decrease in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 117 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 21,137.

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