Coronavirus

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 255,000: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,397 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 255,117.

Iran Orders Ban on Public Gatherings amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

The Iranian president has ordered a ban on all public gatherings in a bid to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

215,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Spokesperson

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 215,015 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports Highest-Ever Daily Deaths as COVID-19 Cases Hit 250,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported the country’s highest-ever fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus in 24 hours.

Iran Blames Growing COVID-19 Toll on ‘Criminal US’

Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki has held the US accountable for the growing number of coronavirus cases in the Islamic Republic.

COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Hit 12,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 153 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 12,084.

Surge in Tehran’s COVID-19 Infections Alarming: Official

An Iranian official in charge of handling the coronavirus outbreak in the Iranian capital has expressed misgivings over the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Tehran province.

Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths Hit All-Time High: 200 Die in 24 Hours

Iran has confirmed 200 COVID-19 fatalities in the past 24 hours, an all-time high number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in the Islamic Republic.

How Can We Prevent Psychological Impacts of COVID-19?

A psychologist says many people suffer from the psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, and should take care not to be gripped by mood disorders as a result.

Iran Confirms 160 New Fatalities Caused by COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 160 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 11,731.

Iran Bans Export of Masks amid Surge in COVID-19 Infections

Iran has banned the export of face masks for now given a surge in coronavirus cases and the high demand for masks nationwide.

Iran Warns COVID-19 Patients against Hiding Their Infection

The Iranian president has urged the COVID-19 task force to do something about those hiding their coronavirus infection.

Iran, UNICEF to Work Together to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic

The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is to launch a joint cooperation program with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in preventing and treating the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus.

Iran Confirms 2,449 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,449 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 237,878.

Iran’s Zarif Wishes Speedy Recovery for Pakistani Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, wished speedy recovery from the novel Coronavirus for his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 235,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,566 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 235,429.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Exceed 11,000: Spokeswoman

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 148 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 11,106.

Iran Successfully Tests COVID-19 Vaccine on Animals

Iran has identified a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate and would soon start clinical human trials, Minister of Health Saeed Namaki has announced.

Over 230,000 Infected by Novel Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,549 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 230,211.

Iran Develops Air Handler Capable of Killing Coronavirus

An Iranian knowledge-based company says it has developed an air handling unit capable of taking out the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Iran to Linger at Least Until Year’s End: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has cautioned all people to observe the health protocols to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the country will be grappling with COVID-19 until at least the end of the current Iranian year.

Iran Confirms 147 New Deaths Caused by COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 147 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 10,817.

Iran Makes Wearing Masks in Public Places Obligatory as of July 5

An Iranian health ministry spokesperson says wearing masks in public places will be obligatory as of July 5, 2020 to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Iran Reports Highest-Ever Number of Daily COVID-19 Deaths

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 162 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest number of daily fatalities reported since the beginning of the outbreak.

Over 10,500 Infected with COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry

Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 144 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 10,508.

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