Healthcare in Iran

Iranian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Fakhra’ Passes Phase I of Clinical Trials

Phase one of the human trial of the Iranian-made “Fakhra” coronavirus vaccine has been completed with over 100 individuals receiving the jab.

Iran Says to Produce 25 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Monthly by Mid-Summer

One of the Iranian institutions producing homegrown vaccines for COVID-19 says the country will be producing some 25 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine each month by mid-summer, 2021.

Iranian Strain of COVID-19 May Emerge in Future: Official

A COVID-19 authority says an Iranian mutated strain of coronavirus may hit the country in the future.

COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Hit 69,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 374 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 69,120.

Iran Reports Biggest Rise on COVID-19 Deaths Since Nov. 29

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 405 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since November 29, increasing the overall death toll to 66,732.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities at Four-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 258 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since December 12, increasing the overall death toll to 64,490.

Rouhani Blames British Variant of COVID-19 for 4th Surge in Cases

The Iranian president says the mutated British variant of coronavirus coming from Iraq is the main culprit for the fourth peak in infections and deaths in Iran.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 2 Million as Daily Rise Breaks All-Time Record

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 22,586 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rises recorded since the beginning of the outbreak.

Iran Receives First Batch of COVAX Vaccines

Iran's Health Ministry says it has received the first batch of COVAX vaccines for the novel coronavirus including 700,800 doses of AstraZeneca.

Tehran Declared ‘Red’ Zone as New COVID-19 Cases Hit Four-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 13,890 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rises recorded since December 5, 2020.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities at Three-Month High

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 123 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise since January 2, increasing the overall death toll to 62,999.

Iran Handled COVID-19 Pandemic Despite US Sanctions: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country managed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and boost its economy despite sanctions and economic pressure by the US.

Iran Begins Clinical Trial of Another Homegrown Coronavirus Vaccine

Iran has launched the human and clinical trial of another domestically-developed vaccine for the coronavirus, named Fakhra after the late Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 1.7 Million: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,313 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,706,559.

Coronavirus Kills 100 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 99 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 60,786.

Iranian People Urged to Avoid Travelling during Nowruz Holidays amid Pandemic

The Iranian president has called on people to avoid travelling during the Persian New Year holidays to help contain the spread of coronavirus.

Third Consignment of Russian-Made Sputnik-V Vaccines Arrives in Iran

The third consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines developed to curb the COVID-19 contagious disease arrived in Iran on Thursday morning.

Over 1.4 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,406,845 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Reports Highest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 108 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure since January 6, increasing the overall death toll to 60,181.

Second Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine Undergoes Human Trial

Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has started the first phase of the human trial of Iran’s second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine after successfully completing the initial steps.

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Full Swing Nationwide: Iran’s President

The Iranian president says the government is moving full steam ahead with the coronavirus inoculation plan nationwide to tackle the disease, and has mobilized all its potential to buy vaccines.

COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Hits 60,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 81 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,980.

Iran Always Announcing Accurate COVID-19 Figures: Rouhani

The Iranian president says statistics on coronavirus infections and fatalities in the country have always been announced promptly and accurately.

8,000 More Iranians Infected by Coronavirus in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,017 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,558,159.

Iran Reports Over 8,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,011 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,534,034.

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