Coronavirus

Number of Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases Drops for 8th Day in Row

Figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show the number of new coronavirus infections in the country has decreased for the eighth day in a row.

Joy of Recovering from COVID-19

An Iranian woman who has recovered from COVID-19 talks to her relatives via video call Photo by Fatemeh Hashemi, Mizan

Iran Says World Misled by China’s Inaccurate Coronavirus Reports

In controversial remarks, Iran’s health ministry spokesman has criticized China for its inaccurate reports regarding the coronavirus, saying the initial reports made other countries underestimate the severity of the disease.

Tulip Festival Underway in Iran with No Visitors

The eighth edition of Karaj Tulip Festival, which was supposed to open to the public at the beginning of spring, remained without visitors due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran.

Number of Road Trips in Nowruz Decreases by 80%: Iran

Iran says after the implementation of the social distancing plan, people's trips decreased by 80 percent during the Nowruz holidays.

$500m Allocated to Compensate for Losses of Iranian Transport Companies

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Civil Development says the government has allocated about $500 million to compensate for the losses the transportation companies that suffered damages from the Coronavirus outbreak.

In a First, Big-Budget Iranian Film to Premiere on VOD amid COVID-19

Famous Iranian director Ebrahim Hatamikia has decided to premier his long-awaited film “Exodus” through Video-On-Demand system as all cinemas are closed over the spread of coronavirus.

Knowledge-Based Companies Making Iran Self-Sufficient: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is attaining self-sufficiency in the production of a broad range of commodities thanks to the good investment in the development of knowledge-based companies.

Iranian Holy Shrine Used for Production of Masks amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has been temporarily turned into a workshop for local women producing masks amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 in the country.

Rouhani Visits Exhibition of Homegrown Products Used for Anti-Corona Fight

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has paid a visit to an exhibition of high-tech products developed by Iranian knowledge-based companies to help the country's fight against the novel coronavirus.

Iran Says Donald Trump More Dangerous than Coronavirus

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has slammed the US sanctions on health and medical goods, saying sanctions on health items are an illegal and inhumane act and a symbol of Donald Trump's open enmity with the Iranian people.

Iran Unveils COVID-19 Pneumonia Diagnosis System

The first COVID-19 pneumonia diagnosis system with more than 97% accuracy has been unveiled in Iran.

Iran Says Seeking to Contain COVID-19 While Reducing Its Economic Effects

Iran’s deputy health minister says authorities are seeking to stem the spread of coronavirus and at the same time cushion the economic blow from the epidemic.

COVID-19 in Iran: Over 22,000 Patients Recover

Iran's Health Ministry says 22,011 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus and been discharged from the hospital.

What Should We Do to Protect Ourselves against COVID-19

There is currently no vaccine to prevent the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), so the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Washing the hands and keeping them clean is the first and most important defence.

How to Cope with Coronavirus Stress

When you hear, read, or see the news of an epidemic of an infectious disease such as coronavirus, you may become anxious and have symptoms of stress. But how can you manage it?

Iranian Woman Weightlifter-cum-Nurse Helping COVID-19 Patients

An Iranian woman weightlifter, who has attended international contests for the first time, has now rolled up her sleeves to help fight the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Patients Not Charged for Treatment in Iran

Iran’s health minister says COVID-19 patients must not be charged for their treatment, and all of them must be treated for free.

Iran Announces New Directives on Fight against COVID-19

Iran’s National Coronavirus Headquarters has announced its new decisions on the campaign against the epidemic.

Three Centenarians Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Three Iranian centenarians have recovered from the novel coronavirus and been discharged from hospital after full recovery.

Iran’s Health Minister Commends Interior Ministry, Basij for Efforts in War on Coronavirus

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeid Namaki has expressed his gratitude to the Interior Ministry and the Basij volunteers for their contribution to the nationwide battle with the novel coronavirus.

Iran Launches Knowledge Sharing Network for Medical Staff Fighting Corona

Tehran University of Medical Sciences and an Iranian social network of healthcare professionals have launched a joint knowledge sharing network that enables the health workforce to share their experiences in managing, containing and curing the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

Iran Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry says 158 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest number of deaths a day since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

Iran President Unveils ‘Smart Distancing’ Plan to Fight COVID-19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled a "smart social distancing" plan due to be enforced across the country as a new phase of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

IAEA to Send Two Rapid Coronavirus Testing Devices to Iran: Envoy

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency says the IAEA will soon send two rapid coronavirus diagnostic test devices to Iran.

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