Over 140,000 cases recover from COVID-19 in Iran
Tasnim – The number of people who have recovered from the novel coronavirus in Iran has exceeded 140,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman…
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News About CoronaVirus Pandemic In Iran and the World
Takeoffs, landings decline 62%; passenger transport drops 73%
Financial Tribune – The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Iran’s aviation industry due to the resulting travel restrictions as…
One in five Iranians may have had virus: Health official
AFP – Nearly one in five Iranians may have been infected with the novel coronavirus since the country’s outbreak started in February,…
Covid-19 saddles Tehran metro with losses worth $11 million
Financial Tribune – The outbreak of Covid-19 in Iran since mid-February has saddled Tehran Metro Company with a massive loss of 2…
Nine special flights from Tabriz to take home Iranian nationals from Turkey
IRNA – The head of East Azarbaijan airports Ramin Azari said on Tuesday that Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport provided nine special…
Iran urges people to wear face masks amid fears of new coronavirus wave
Reuters – Iran’s health ministry urged people on Monday to wear face masks in public areas, state television reported, following warnings that…
Friday prayers to be held in Tehran province this week
MNA – After almost three-month hiatus in performing Friday prayers in Tehran province due to the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as…
Official: 74 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – Health Ministry Spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that 74 more Iranians have passed away from coronavirus (COVID-19) over…
Venezuela says flight arrives from Iran carrying COVID-19 aid
Reuters – Venezuela’s government said on Monday that a flight carrying humanitarian aid for the COVID-19 epidemic had arrived from Iran, which…
Iran reiterates call on Europe to stand against US unilateralism amid pandemic
MNA – Iran has once again censured the unilateral American sanctions that have hampered humanitarian supplies into the country, renewing a call…
Covid-19 lockdown costs for businesses at $1.4b monthly
Financial Tribune – Iran Chamber of Guilds has identified and introduced 57 groups of businesses to the government to receive coronavirus bailout,…
Official: COVID19 death toll hits 8,351 in Iran
IRNA – Head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that some 70 more Iranians died because…
Iran’s education startups significantly grow amid Covid-19 outbreak
Trend – Educational startups have significantly grown during the Coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology said. “In fact, all…
Some 72 more Iranians die from coronavirus over past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iran’s Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that 72 more Iranians died from coronavirus…
FAO: COVID-19, desert locust to fuel hunger in Asia, Pacific
Tasnim – While the world continues to fights to slow the spread of COVID-19, countries in South and Southwest Asia are simultaneously…
Official: 75 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that 75 more Iranians have passed away…
150 Iranian trucks enter Turkey after three-month hiatus due to pandemic: IRICA
MNA – Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration [IRICA] said that a number of 150 Iranian trucks entered neighboring…
Iranian wedding party fuelled new COVID-19 surge, President Rouhani says
Reuters – A wedding party contributed to a new surge in coronavirus infections in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday but…
Iran COVID-19 update: 2886 new cases, 63 deaths in 24 hours
MNA – The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2886 people and claimed 63 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours,…
Coronavirus updates in Iran: Number of recoveries exceeds 127,000
Tasnim – More than 127,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry’s spokesman said Thursday.…
Iran says coronavirus restrictions could return if second wave hits
Reuters – Iran’s president warned the public on Wednesday that restrictions may have to be reimposed to fight the coronavirus if the…
Turkey to open Iran, Iraq border gates this week to boost trade
Reuters – Turkey will open its Gurbulak border gate with Iran and the Habur border gate with Iraq this week in order…
Iran coronavirus update: 3,134 new cases, 70 deaths in 24 hours
MNA – The novel coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, has infected 3,134 people and claimed 70 lives in Iran in the…
Iran’s rapid rise in Covid-19 cases stokes fears of second wave
The Guardian | Patrick Wintour: Health ministry reports 3,000 new cases in 24 hours after lockdown was eased in April Fears that…
US has taken hostage health of 83 million Iranians: Rouhani
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned the unjust sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran which is affecting the civilians.…
Iran COVID-19 update: 3117 new cases, 64 deaths in 24 hours
MNA – The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 3117 people and claimed 64 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours,…
Iran risks second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions – minister
Reuters – Iran could face a second, stronger wave of novel coronavirus infections if people ignore guidance and social distancing rules, health…
Official: 81 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – The head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office said on Monday that 81 more Iranians died from coronavirus over…
Pandemic causes 3-fold surge in freight rate between Iran, Qatar
Press TV – Iranian exporters say freight shipping rates to Qatar have surged by up to three times as a result of…
Covid-19 inflicts losses on Iran’s biggest pension fund
Financial Tribune – The Social Security Organization, Iran’s biggest pension fund, was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic because on the…
Iran, Turkmenistan to reopen borders next week as COVID-19 restrictions ease
IRNA – Following gradual easing restrictions due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to…
Deputy Health Minister: 12% of outpatient coronavirus tests positive in Iran
FNA – Iranian Deputy Health Minister Alireza Rayeesi said on Sunday that test results of nearly 200,000 coronavirus outpatients have shown that…
Iran to export COVID-19 instant saliva test kits
Tasnim – An Iranian knowledge-based company is going to export a homegrown test kit that allows rapid detection of the novel coronavirus…
Gas export deals to see drastic changes after pandemic: Iran
Press TV – Iranian authorities say conditions governing its long-term contracts for exports of natural gas should change to adapt to a…
Official: 63 more Iranians die from coronavirus over past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iran’s Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that 63 more coronavirus deaths were reported…
German FM makes unfounded claims about Iranian govt.’s pressure on media regarding COVID-19
MNA – Some European governments have gone beyond planting opportunistic elements to put pressure on the Iranian media and government regarding the…
Foreign countries using Iranian aI-assisted software for COVID-19 diagnosis
Tasnim – Several African, American and European countries have employed an Iranian smart software that helps physicians diagnose the novel coronavirus with…
Official: 57 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iran’s Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that some 57 more Iranians died from…
Mosques in Iran to resume daily prayers, president says
Reuters – Government employees went back to work in Iran on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani said mosques are to resume daily…
Iran coronavirus update: 2,819 infections, 50 deaths in past 24 hours
MNA – The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,819 people and claimed 50 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours,…