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Coronavirus

Corona Outbreak Possible Result of US Biological Attack: IRGC Chief

Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the coronavirus might be the result of a biological attack by the United States.

Iran Launches National Campaign against Corona

Iran’s Health Minister says the National Mobilisation Campaign against Corona has begun at three or four places with the highest rate of infection as of Thursday.

739 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry says 739 people have recovered from the novel Coronavirus, that has so far killed over 100 and infected more than 3,000 in Iran.

National Campaign to Fight Coronavirus in Iran Getting Underway

A national campaign is getting underway in Iran to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Anti-Coronavirus Drug Made in Iran, Currently in Clinical Procedures: Official

Head of Iran’s Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences says one of the university’s research centres has managed to produce a drug for the novel coronavirus, and the medicine is currently undergoing clinical trials.

Two Projects Launched in Iran to Produce Coronavirus Diagnostics Kits

The Biotechnology Development Headquarters of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has announced that two basic knowledge-based projects have been submitted for the production of Iranian diagnostic kits since the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Iran Slams Bahrain’s Irresponsibility on Repatriation of Nationals

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has criticized the Bahraini government’s irresponsible behaviour towards its citizens who have been stranded in Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus.

Lift Medicine Sanctions First If You Want to Help, Rouhani Tells Foes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the hostile governments who have offered to help Iran in the fight against coronavirus to remove the sanctions on the medicine and foodstuff on the first hand if they are honest about assisting the Iranian people.

Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 92

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 586 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including 15 new deaths.

Iran Launches ‘Helping Hand’ Campaign for Coronavirus Battle

The spokesperson for the Iranian Taskforce on Combatting Novel Coronavirus has called on people to join the nationwide “helping hand” campaign to assist the Red Crescent Society in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly in the underprivileged areas.

Iran Produces Fever Screening Cameras

Iran has developed the technical know-how to manufacture thermal cameras for fever screening systems inside the county.

Official Says Iran Will Survive COVID-19 Crisis

Spokesman for the Iranian Taskforce on Combatting Novel Coronavirus Ali Rabiei says the country has got out of “the primary coronavirus shock” and will finally survive the crisis.

Iran’s Daily Mask Production Capacity to Reach 300,000 by Weekend 

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says by investing in the production of masks, the production of the much-needed protective facility would reach 300,000 a day.

Spokesman Outlines Foreign Ministry’s Moves in Coronavirus Fight

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expounded on the latest measures taken by the ministry in close cooperation and coordination with the Health Ministry in order to minimize the adverse effects of the coronavirus epidemic.

23 Iranian Lawmakers Test Positive for Coronavirus

Twenty-three Iranian lawmakers have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, says the Iranian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Abdolreza Mesri.

Iran’s Emergency Chief Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The head of Iran’s Emergency Services Organisation Pir-Hossein Kolivand is infected with the novel coronavirus and his test result has been positive, says the Organization’s spokesman.

Iran Confirms 835 New Cases of Coronavirus, 11 More Deaths

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 835 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including 11 new deaths.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Close Cooperation with Health Ministry in Battle with COVID-19

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has advised the whole Iranian organizations to work in close cooperation with the Health Ministry in the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic.

‘Smiling Challenge’ to Combat Coronavirus Going Viral in Iran

A challenge has become viral on social media networks which calls on Iranian people to smile to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Iranians Roll up Sleeves to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

People from all walks of life have gone into action to help disinfect deprived areas as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Iran.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart.

No Evidence Iran Covering Up Severity of Coronavirus Crisis: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the mechanisms it uses to monitor the performance of various countries in relation to their handling of the coronavirus epidemic do not show any cover-up by the Iranian government with regard to Iran’s virus crisis.

Iran Holds Meeting to Address Foreign Trade Woes Caused by COVID-19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held a meeting in Tehran to examine and resolve the problems in the course of trade exchange with the neighboring states.

100,000 Coronavirus Test Kits Shipped to Iran by WHO

Iran has received a consignment of medical equipment provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), including 100,000 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

A Moment of Relief

A cyclist riding his motorcycle in front of a truck disinfecting the city of Tehran Photo by Reza Bagheri Sharaf, DANA

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