China Considers Mixing COVID-19 Vaccines to Boost Protection Rate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s top disease control official said the country is formally considering mixing COVID-19 vaccines as a way of further boosting vaccine efficacy.
Coronavirus in Iran: New Cases Surpass 21,000, Death Toll over 250
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus reached 258 on Sunday and the new cases admitted to the hospital exceeded 2,700 in the fourth wave of the pandemic in the country.
Mainland China Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases vs 14 A Day Earlier
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mainland China reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on April 10, down from 14 cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Sunday.
Coronavirus Daily Death Toll in Iran Tops 190
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 190 coronavirus patients in Iran died in the past 24 hours as a new wave of pandemic has forced the authorities to enforce a partial lockdown in major cities.
UK Strain Coming from Iraq Main Cause of 4th Coronavirus Wave in Iran: Rouhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed the UK variant of the coronavirus spreading from Iraq for a new wave of the pandemic that has increased fatality rates in Iran.
Coronavirus Lockdowns around World As Vaccine Efforts Stumble
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as COVID-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects.
Germany to Contact Russia about Sputnik COVID-19 Jabs: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The German government plans to talk to Moscow about buying doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine if it is approved by European regulators, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Thursday .
Coronavirus Cases in Iran Surpass 2 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran has exceeded 2 million, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Merkel Backs Tougher COVID Lockdown in Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports demands for a short, tough lockdown in Germany to curb the spread of the coronavirus as infection rates are too high, a German government spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
New COVID Cases in Iran over 20,000, Daily Deaths Close to 200
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus reached 193 on Wednesday and the new cases detected over the past 24 hours exceeded 20,000 as all of the provincial capitals have been categorized as ‘red zones’.
Nearly Half of New US Virus Infections Are in Just 5 States
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly half of new coronavirus infections in the US are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.
Coronavirus Alert in Iran: All Provincial Capitals in Red Category
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – All of the capitals of Iran’s provinces were categorized as ‘red zones’ with high risk of coronavirus epidemic as the number of daily infections in the country has hit an all-time high.
'A Biological Fukushima': Brazil COVID-19 Deaths on Track to Pass Worst of US Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil’s brutal surge in COVID-19 deaths will soon surpass the worst of a record January wave in the United States, scientists forecast, with fatalities climbing for the first time above 4,000 in a day on Tuesday as the outbreak overwhelms hospitals.
Over 17,000 New Coronavirus Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 17,400 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
New Zealand-Australia Travel Bubble to Start on April 19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start on April 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday.
Wealthy Countries Buy Up 60% of Vaccines, Create Shortage: Chinese FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Developed countries have purchased about 60% of vaccines manufactured worldwide and created a shortage of these preparations for developing countries, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 2,000 New Cases Hospitalized
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours surpassed 2,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Coronavirus Daily Death Toll in Iran Stands at 161
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran registered one of the highest daily death rates from the coronavirus infection in recent weeks with 161 fatalities.
