UK Seeks to Avoid National Lockdown to Stop Unemployment in Millions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is seeking to avoid a full national lockdown to prevent unemployment soaring into the millions, Environment Secretary George Eustice said on Thursday.
Oxford to Study Anti-Inflammatory Drug Humira as Potential COVID-19 Treatment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oxford University said on Wednesday it would study whether the world's best-selling prescription medicine, adalimumab, was an effective treatment for COVID-19 patients - the latest effort to repurpose existing drugs as potential coronavirus therapies.
Almost Half of Staff at UK Offices Had Returned before New Advice: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of UK workers returning to their desks gathered pace this month with 45% of office staff heading back to work, compared with 37% in August.
Coronavirus Recoveries in Iran Above 380,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 380,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran as of Wednesday, the Health Ministry said.
Coronavirus Deaths Increase for Second Consecutive Week in England, Wales
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deaths involving COVID-19 have increased for the second consecutive week in England and Wales.
Child Poverty Likely to Increase in EU amid Virus Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Child poverty has reached an “unacceptable" level across the European Union, the world's largest trading bloc, a situation likely to worsen during the coronavirus pandemic, the EU's external auditor said Tuesday.
Coronavirus Daily Death Toll in Iran Above 200 Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from coronavirus infection in Iran has once again surpassed 200 and the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in the country is close to 26,000.
WHO to Roll Out 120 Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Poorer Countries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A plan to roll out 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for the coronavirus to help lower and middle-income countries make up ground in a testing gap with richer countries has been agreed.
Global Coronavirus Deaths Pass 'Agonizing Milestone' of 1 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The global death toll from COVID-19 rose past 1 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, a bleak milestone in a pandemic that has devastated the global economy, overloaded health systems and changed the way people live.
Coronavirus Cases in Iran Close to 450,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran is about to hit 450,000, the Health Ministry said.
Most Executives Seek Work-Life Balance after Experiencing Pandemic Blues: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly eight out of 10 corporate executives have experienced poor mental health during the coronavirus crisis, prompting a number of them to re-evaluate and improve work-life balance, a survey showed on Monday.
UK Govt. Adviser Warns of 3rd Coronavirus Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Kingdom could be facing a potential third wave of COVID-19, top government adviser Mark Woolhouse has warned, cautioning though that lockdowns should not be viewed as a long-term solution to the virus.
Over 3,300 New COVID-19 Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 3,360 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Leaders to UN: If Virus Doesn't Kill Us, Climate Change Will
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a year of cataclysm, some world leaders at this week’s annual United Nations meeting are taking the long view, warning: If COVID-19 doesn't kill us, climate change will.
Over 372,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 372,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry said.
London Lockdown Protesters Urged to Follow COVID Rules
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters taking part in an anti-lockdown demonstration in London have been urged to abide by coronavirus restrictions and warned that violence will not be tolerated.
J&J Vaccine Produced Strong Immune Response, Early Results Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There is some good news on Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. Early results from a Phase 1/2a clinical trial show it was well tolerated and even one dose appeared to produce a strong immune response in almost all of the 800 participants.
British PM Johnson Calls for Global Plan to Prevent Future Pandemics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call for a global plan to prevent pandemics and pledge more funds to the World Health Organization in a speech to the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
