Healthcare in Iran

COVID-19 Infections, Deaths Declining Thanks to Restrictions: President

The Iranian president says the trend of coronavirus infections and fatalities is on the decline thanks to the restrictions enforced and people’s cooperation.

Iran to Procure Coronavirus Vaccines despite Cruel US Sanctions: VP

Iran’s first vice president says the country will provide the vaccines needed to immunize people against coronavirus despite the United States’ cruel sanctions.

3 More Iranian Firms to Begin COVID-19 Vaccine Human Test in Weeks

Three Iranian knowledge-based companies are going to receive permission for human trials on homegrown vaccines for the coronavirus infection within the next few weeks, an official has announced.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases in 30 Days

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 10,223 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,072,620.

COVID-19 Vaccine Production, Purchase from Abroad on Agenda: Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans to meet the local demand for the coronavirus vaccine by developing homegrown products and arranging for purchases from the other countries.

US Blocking Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine: Top Banker

Abdolnasser Hemmati, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), says Iran has tried to purchase COVID-19 vaccine from other countries, but the US sanctions have prevented financial transactions for the sale.

Over 1,050,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 10,827 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,051,374.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since Oct. 20

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 294 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since October 20.

Iran ‘Torchbearer’ in COVID-19 Vaccine Production: Minister

Iran’s health minister says the country has shown the whole world that it is a standard-bearer in terms of coronavirus vaccine production.

Iran Ready to Export Surplus of Its Homegrown Ventilators: Official

All beds used on the intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals across Iran have been equipped with medical ventilators, an official has announced, expressing readiness to export the excess devices at the discretion of the Health Ministry.

Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 50,000: Ministry

Iran has confirmed 321 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 50,016.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Shouldn’t Keep People from Observing Protocols: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the hope that a vaccine for coronavirus could become available in the near future should not stop citizens from observing health protocols.

US Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Medical Sector amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Minister

Iran’s health minister says unilateral sanctions imposed on the country are targeting medicines and medical equipment amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Over 700,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 708,106 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Cases: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,922 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,003,494.

First Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine Enters Clinical Studies Phase

The first Iranian COVID-19 vaccine has entered the phase of clinical studies as the names of the producing drug company and lead researcher are announced.

Iran Reports Lowest Number of Single-Day COVID-19 Fatalities Since Oct. 29

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 362 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since October 29.

Tehran No Longer a ‘Red Zone’; Many Businesses Can Reopen Saturday

Many businesses will be allowed to reopen in the Iranian capital Tehran as of Saturday, as the city is no longer in the so-called "red zone" in terms of coronavirus outbreak, according to health officials.

Iran Reports 382 New Deaths Caused by COVID-19

Iran has confirmed 382 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 48,628.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths at Lowest in November

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 371 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported this month.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 950,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 12,950 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 948,749.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: New Fatalities Continue to Decline

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 391 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since November 2.

‘Luxury Birth Date’ Tragedy Happening Again in Iran as 9/9/99 Looms

Astronomical sums of money are being paid to book operating theatres to have babies delivered at 09:09 am on the 9th day of the 9th month of the year 1399 on the Iranian calendar (corresponding to November 29, 2020).

Civil Service Institutions Closed in Iran for One Week to Contain COVID-19

All government institutions have been closed across Iran as of November 28, 2020 for a week as part of restrictions enforced to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Iran, Russia to Work Together on Development of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says Tehran and Moscow are to cooperate on the production of a vaccine for coronavirus.

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