Coronavirus

Iran Distributing Millions of Aid Packages amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The head of Iran’s Organisation for Mobilisation of the Oppressed, also known as Basij Mostazafin, says an aid program called Momenaneh is underway in the country to help the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,030 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of cases to 87,026.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Iran Training Sniffer Dogs to Identify Coronavirus

An Iranian centre for training search and rescue dogs says it is working with the military to train dogs to diagnose COVID-19 disease.

Coronavirus Deaths in Iran Cut by Two-Thirds in 18 Days: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says the number of COVID-19 deaths in the Islamic Republic has decreased to a third ofwhat it had been 18 days ago.

Iran, Norway Discuss Coronavirus Conditions

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has discussed the coronavirus pandemic with his Norwegian counterpart.

Iran’s Top Banker Urges IMF to Remain Neutral

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran has called on the International Monetary Fund to maintain its neutrality and review Tehran’s request for an emergency loan at its Board of Directors.

Iran, Turkey Weigh Plans to Shield Trade from Coronavirus

The presidents of Iran and Turkey have called for uninterrupted trade exchanges between the two neighbors, stressing the need for close economic interaction in conformity with the health regulations to avert the spread of coronavirus.

Minister Vows to Prevent Schooling Deprivation in Iran

Iran’s Minister of Education has given an assurance that he will not allow any schoolchild in the country to be deprived of schooling in the wake of the school closures after the outbreak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Recovered Cases Exceed 63,000

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that over 63,000 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from the hospital.

President: Iran Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Oman

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to share its experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran Able to Export Health Items Needed to Fight COVID-19

The Iranian president says the country is able to export some health items needed to fight the coronavirus.

Int’l Scientific, Medical Cooperation Must Be Promoted to Deal with Coronavirus: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says in a situation that many countries are grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, all states need to work together to combat the disease, especially in the scientific and medical fields.

Some 61,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that 60,965 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Bedridden Iranian Teacher Hailed for Teaching Students Online

Iran’s education minister has expressed his gratitude to an instructor for teaching pupils online while sick in bed in hospital.

Danger of Isolation Threatening People in Quarantine: Experts

In a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, governments are asking people to stay home and some have even made it compulsory for citizens to isolate themselves; however, the quarantine has affected social relations.

Iranian Artists Produce Mask at Hafez Hall of Tehran

A number of Iranian theatre, television and music artists have set up a charity workshop to produce masks at the Hafez Hall of Tehran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Has Coronavirus Mutated into New Form in Iran?

The head of the Iranian Biotechnology Association says for the first time in the country, Iranian researchers could determine the genome or genetic code of the novel coronavirus.

WFP Delivers Aid Packages to Iran

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Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Situation in Iran Not to Become Normal for Time Being: Official

The Iranian government spokesman has urged people to keep observing health protocols despite the removal of certain restrictions, saying the COVID-19 crisis is here to stay.

Iran Says Ready to Send Medical Equipment to Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to transfer its experiences and the equipment needed in fight against the novel coronavirus to neighbouring countries, including the friendly country of Azerbaijan Republic.

Cooperation Key to Ensuring Regional Security, Rouhani Tells Kuwaiti Emir

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the regional countries have no choice but to cooperate to ensure the security of the region.

Iran’s Death Toll from COVID-19 Surpasses 5,200

Iran's Health Ministry says 91 people have died of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of fatalities to 5,209.

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