Coronavirus

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

Hotels Close in Yazd by Choice amid COVID-19 Outbreak

While people are strongly advised to refrain from traveling after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran, the hotels in the historical city of Yazd have closed up of their own volition as a precautionary measure.

Disinfection of Public Places in Iran’s Hamadan

Public places of Iran's Hamadan are disinfected three times a day by the municipality in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo by Pourya Pakizeh, ISNA

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Reaches 66

The number of confirmed cases of the new corona-virus in Iran has reached 1,501, including 66 deaths.

Iran Second Only to China in Terms of Coronavirus Recovery

Global statistics indicate that Iran ranks second in the world, after China, in terms of the number of people recovered from the novel coronavirus.

Fasting Could Boost Immune System, Fight Coronavirus: Expert

An Iranian traditional medicine expert says “medical fasting” could help reduce the chance of coronavirus infection by boosting the body’s immune system.

Iranian Artist Releases Work on How to Fight Coronavirus

Prominent Iranian designer Hamid Bahrami has released a work in which he illustrates the ways to prevent the COVID-19 disease.

One More Iranian Official Dies of COVID-19

Seyyed Mohammad Mirmohammadi, a member of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, has died of the novel Coronavirus.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Death Toll in Iran Rises to 54

The death toll from the novel coronavirus epidemic in Iran has risen to 54 on Sunday, a Health Ministry official said, noting that the total number of confirmed cases of infection has reached 978.

China Donates Aid Package to Iran’s Red Crescent in Face of Coronavirus Outbreak

China’s Red Cross has donated a batch of coronavirus kits to Iranian Red Crescent Society to help prevent and control the spread of the disease in Iran.

Iranian People Help Firefighters Disinfect Public Places

Popular campaign in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas to help firefighters disinfect public places late at midnight amid an outbreak of coronavirus. Photo by Rahbar Emamdari, Mehr News Agency

Iranian Scientists Produce World-Class Coronavirus Kits

Researchers at a knowledge-based company based in Iran’s Lorestan province have succeeded in developing coronavirus detection kit.

Iranian Firm to Produce 90 Tonnes of Disinfectants Each Day to Counter Coronavirus

The CEO of a major hygienic products company in Tehran says the company is ready to produce 90 tonnes of disinfectant gel and liquid daily to fight against coronavirus.

Three Army Hospitals in Tehran Dedicated to Coronavirus Patients

Deputy Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says three of the army’s hospitals have been dedicated to coronavirus patients.

IRGC Vows Unwavering Support in War against Coronavirus

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) gave an assurance on Sunday that its forces will keep providing whatever assistance necessary to contain the novel coronavirus in Iran until the situation returns to normal.

300,000 Teams to Go Door to Door to Find Iranian People with Coronavirus

Iran’s health minister says 300,000 health teams will go to every home across Iran to identify people with coronavirus and refer them to medical centres.

Visiting Patients at Iran Hospitals Banned amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran's Health Ministry says people will not be allowed to visit their patients at hospitals across the country until further notice in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Iran President Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in a phone call with Qatar’s emir, urged all countries and nations across the world to join hands to combat the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 43 in Iran: Official

The official death toll from the outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Iran has reached 43, as the total number of confirmed cases of infection rises to 593, the Health Ministry spokesman said.

Pakistan Reopens Border with Iran

Pakistan has opened the border crossings with Iran that had been closed after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Health Ministry Says Announcing Real Figures of Coronavirus Infection, Deaths

An Iranian health official says the exact fatality figure from the corona infection is announced without any political consideration.

Officials Say Iran-Azerbaijan Border Should Remain Open amid Coronavirus Fight

The Iranian President's Chief of Staff and the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister have urged that the common border between the two neighbours should remain open in the course of efforts to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus in Iran: Students Pursuing Studies via Online, TV Programs

Iran’s education minister has urged students to follow their lessons via televised educational programs planned in the wake of the closure of schools due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Starts Development of Homegrown Medicine for Coronavirus

An Iranian medical official says the development of a drug and vaccine for treatment of the novel coronavirus is underway.

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