Coronavirus in Iran: 3,000 Patients in ICUs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Of the patients diagnosed with the coronavirus infection in Iran, more than 3,000 are in the intensive care units of hospitals.
Australia Reopens Borders to Non-Citizens despite Omicron Worries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia on Wednesday reopened borders to vaccinated skilled migrants and foreign students after a near two-year ban on their entry, in a bid to boost an economy hit by stop-start COVID-19 lockdowns and restart international travel.
COVID Hospitalizations in Iran below 450
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours stood at around 430, showing a remarkable decline compared to the recent weeks, the Health Ministry said.
Mainland China Reports Its First Omicron Covid Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mainland China reported its first case of the omicron Covid variant on Monday in the city of Tianjin, about two hours' drive from the capital of Beijing.
Omicron Poses 'Very High' Global Risk But Data on Severity Limited: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a "very high" global risk, with some evidence that it evades vaccine protection but clinical data on its severity is limited, the World Health Organization says.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll below 50 after 566 Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of patients who have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran over the past 24 hours stood at 42, the lowest death toll in over 18 months.
US COVID-19 Deaths Reach 800,000 As Delta Ravaged in 2021
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States on Sunday reached 800,000 coronavirus-related deaths, according to a Reuters tally, as the country braces for a potential surge in infections due to more time spent indoors with colder weather and the highly transmissible omicron variant of the virus.
Health Costs during Pandemic Pushed over Half A Billion People into Poverty: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than half a billion people globally were pushed into extreme poverty last year as they paid for health costs out of their own pockets during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization and the World Bank said on Sunday.
Omicron Could Cause Tens of Thousands of Deaths in England, Study Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Omicron variant could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England by the end of April if additional virus restrictions are not imposed, new modelling suggests.
Mass Protest Held in Vienna against Austria's Controversial COVID Restrictions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of people rallied in Vienna on Saturday in protest against restrictions introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus in Austria, including mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and home confinement orders for the unvaccinated.
China Orders COVID-19 Tests for Travel with Some Border Cities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has ordered some border cities to beef up vigilance against COVID-19 with measures such as mandatory testing for travelers, in its effort to prevent clusters caused by viruses arriving from abroad.
New COVID Cases in Iran below 2,000 after 460 Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran in the past 24 hours dropped to below 2,000 after 460 days.
WHO Panel Recommends Sticking with Same COVID-19 Vaccine for First 2 Doses
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A World Health Organization (WHO) panel said it is best to give people two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine, recommending against mixing and matching except when countries are facing supply constraints.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Deaths Reach 78
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have died across Iran during the past 24 hours has stood at 78, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Around 3,300 New COVID Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran in the past 24 hours declined remarkably compared to the daily rates over the past weeks, standing at around 3,300 cases.
Germany Records Highest Daily COVID Deaths since February
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany recorded the highest number of deaths from COVID-19 since February on Wednesday as it battles to stop a fourth wave of the pandemic.
UN Chief Isolating after COVID-19 Exposure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was exposed to the coronavirus Tuesday by a UN official who already had COVID-19 and is isolating for the next few days, diplomatic sources said.
Vaccine Mandates 'Absolute Last Resort', WHO Europe Head Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus are an "absolute last resort", the World Health Organization's top Europe official said on Tuesday.
