Coronavirus

Rouhani Urges All-Out Efforts to Develop Vaccine for COVID-19

The Iranian president has urged researchers to press ahead with efforts to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 330,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 331,189 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,345 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Reports 189 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 189 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,616.

Rouhani Urges ‘Golden Mean’ between Strict, Lax COVID-19 Restrictions

The Iranian president has urged moderation when it comes to enforcing restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Confirms 2020 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,020 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 326,712.

‘Persian Medicine Can Minimize Chance of Contracting COVID-19’

Persian medicine can boost the immune system of the human body and help relieve our stress and concerns associated with the coronavirus outbreak, says an expert.

Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Continue to Decline in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 132 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,264.

Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 18,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 156 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,132.

185 More Iranians Die of Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 185 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 17,802.

‘Let’s Stay Healthy’ Exhibits Works Created in Quarantine

The “Let’s Stay Healthy" virtual exhibition is currently underway at Tehran’s Afrand Gallery, displaying the works Mohammad Baqer Ziaei has created under the pandemic lockdown.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Rise to Monthly Record

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,751 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day number of cases since June 7, raising the total number of cases to 314,786.

Over 270,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 270,228 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

208 More Patients Die of COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 208 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 17,190.

Russia’s Claim of Having Developed COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Just for Show’: Iran

A renowned infectious disease specialist and a member of Iran's National Scientitic Committee to Combat COVID-19 has cast doubt on the news that Russian researchers have developed a vaccine for the novel Coronavirus.

Iranian, Azeri Presidents Discuss Boosting All-Out Ties

The Iranian president and his Azeri counterpart have conferred on the need to enhance relations between Tehran and Baku on all fronts.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Tally Nears 17,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 216 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 16,982.

COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force until Vaccine Available: Iran

The Iranian president says restrictions enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus will remain in place until further notice.

Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its ‘Comprehensive’ Ties with Baghdad

Iran's president has expressed Tehran's preparedness to expand its all-out relations with Iraq in a wide range of fields.

Over 300,000 Iranians Infected by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 304,204 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,674 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Decries US Envoy’s Comments about Coronavirus Outbreak

Tehran has condemned the remarks made by US State Department's Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook, who had claimed Iran had exported coronavirus to the whole region.

Iran’s Economy Growing Despite Sanctions, COVID-19 Outbreak: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country is making progress on the economic front despite the pressure caused by sanctions and the Coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Says Ready to Help Turkmenistan Combat Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to transfer its experiences and help Ashgabat combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Says Some 260,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 259,116 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Sets New One-Day Record for COVID-19 Fatalities

Iran has registered its highest COVID-19 death toll for a single day, with 235 new fatalities confirmed over the past 24 hours, a record-high since the beginning of the outbreak in the Islamic Republic.

Over 255,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 255,144 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

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