Healthcare in Iran

Iran Begins Human Trial of Its First Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran has begun testing its first domestically produced coronavirus vaccine on humans.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 28

Iran has confirmed 121 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 54,814.

Iran Reports No Rise in COVID-19 Deaths, Infections in Some Provinces

Iran’s health minister says the rate of coronavirus infections and deaths in the country has decreased, with near zero new fatalities and infections in some provinces.

Medical Staff, the Elderly to Receive First COVID-19 Vaccine Shots in Iran

Iran’s interior minister says people in the country have been categorized for coronavirus vaccination, and the first shots are to be administered to the elderly and the medical workers.

Iran Not to Delay Efforts to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine: Official

Iran’s first vice president says the country will not postpone efforts, even for a moment, to procure coronavirus vaccines for people.

Iran Reports Lowest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Two Months

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 5,760 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since October 24, raising the total number of cases to 1,194,963.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since Mid-September

Iran has confirmed 132 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 15, increasing the overall death toll to 54,440.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 24

Iran has confirmed 152 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 54,308.

No Traces of Mutated Coronavirus Found in Iran Yet: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says no traces have been found in the country, yet, of the new strain of coronavirus identified in England.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Fatalities Since Sep. 20

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 153 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 20, increasing the overall death toll to 54,156.

No Worries about Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has given an assurance that the people do not need to be worried about getting a vaccine for coronavirus as all resources are tapped to both purchase the medication from abroad and hopefully produce one in the country in the coming months.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 54,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 187 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 54,003.

Iran’s Official COVID-19 Figures on December 21

Iran has confirmed 191 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 6,151 new cases of infection with the virus in the past 24 hours.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Fatalities, Infections Down by 50% in Two Weeks

Iran has confirmed 177 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 28, and 6,312 new cases of infection with the virus, a record-low since October 28.

Third Wave of COVID-19 Contained in Iran Thanks to People’s Cooperation: Rouhani

The Iranian president has expressed gratitude to people for their cooperation in helping contain a third surge in the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s Official COVID-19 Figures on December 17

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 212 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 7,453 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Two Months

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 213 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since October 12.

Iran Opens Production Line for Coronavirus Drug ‘Remdesivir’

Iran has opened the production line for the anti-virus drug Remdesivir, which is said to be effective in COVID-19 treatment.

Iranian Boy Comes Back to Life after 6 Years in Coma

An Iranian boy, who had gone into a coma when he was only 13, came back to life at the age of 19, but with a low level of consciousness.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Playing Key Role in Iran’s Battle with Pandemic’

Iran’s health minister says 1,500 knowledge-based companies are curently working in the domain of health, making great contribution to Iran's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 250 New Deaths, 7,500 New orinq

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 251 new deaths caused by COVID-19, and 7,501 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Infections Down to Lowest Since Oct. 30

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,451 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since October 30, raising the total number of cases to 1,108,269.

Health Minister Highlights Iran’s Heroic Struggle with Sanctions

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki has hailed the country’s success to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and inaugurate new projects in spite of the unprecedented pressures and hostile sanctions.

800,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 800,743 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Coronavirus Vaccination to Begin in Iran in Late December: Official

Iran says the process of injecting a homegrown coronavirus vaccine will start in late December 2020, and will take place in three phases.

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