AFP | Amir Havasi: Iran said Sunday it will make mask-wearing mandatory in certain areas and has allowed virus-hit provinces to reimpose restrictions, as novel coronavirus deaths mounted in the Middle East's worst-hit country. The new steps were announced as Iran counted 144 new fatalities from the COVID-19 disease, its highest death toll for a single ...

Reuters - Iran launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate a reluctant public to use face masks as the country faces a sharp increase in infections and deaths from the coronavirus. Iran was one of the worst hit countries early in the pandemic, and since restrictions to stem its spread were gradually lifted from mid-April, cases have increased again,...

Financial Tribune - The national coronavirus taskforce is planning to make wearing facemasks mandatory in public transportation, including buses and subway, a deputy health minister said. Speaking to ISNA, Iraj Harirchi added that there are yet some incongruencies in the decision, but these safety measures must be taken in crowded places like ...

Press TV - An Iranian deputy health minister says Britain is refusing to deliver protective face masks that Iran ordered and paid for to use at the time of a coronavirus pandemic, saying London cites US sanctions as a reason to halt the delivery. Alireza Raeisi, who is in charge of sanitary and hygiene issues at the Iranian Health Ministry, said ...