Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Exceeds 22,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from COVID-19 in Iran surpassed 22,000 on Friday, while more than 330,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.
Sanofi Starts Trials of COVID-19 Vaccine after Impressive Early Data
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sanofi administered the first patients with its experimental COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, bringing it a step closer to the late-stage clinical trials it aims to kick start before year-end.
German Minister Rules Out New Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany will not need another national lockdown over the winter to keep the coronavirus under control despite rising infections, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 1,800 New Cases Detected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Of more than 1,850 new coronavirus patients detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, over 1,100 have been admitted to the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Security Council to Meet on Post-COVID-19 Security Threats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN Security Council will hold a high-level summit during the annual meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly later this month to discuss security threats in the world after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Poor Countries Desperate for COVID Vaccines May Be Outbid by Richer Neighbors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Richard Hatchett, the head of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), is worried.
Sanofi Says Kevzara Drug Fails as Possible COVID-19 Treatment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The rheumatoid arthritis drug Kevzara has failed as a COVID-19 treatment, French drugmaker Sanofi said on Tuesday following a similar flop of a Roche product.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 325,000 Cases Recover
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus positive cases that have recovered from the viral disease in Iran has surpassed 325,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
European Children Back to School amidst Coronavirus Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French pupils go back to school on Tuesday as schools across Europe open their doors to greet returning pupils this month, nearly six months after the coronavirus outbreak forced them to close and despite rising infection rates across the continent.
EU Offers 400 Million Euros to WHO-Led COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Commission said it would contribute 400 million euros ($476 million) to an initiative led by the World Health Organization to buy COVID-19 vaccines, but did not clarify whether EU states would acquire shots through the WHO scheme.
Hospital Admissions for COVID-19 on Decline in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Official statistics show that the number of people being admitted to the hospital due to coronavirus infection is decreasing across Iran.
India Coronavirus Cases Surge to 3.6 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India reported 78,512 new novel coronavirus infections on Monday, slightly fewer than its record set the previous day when it posted the biggest, single-day tally of infections of any country in the pandemic.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll Down to 110
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran is about to reach double-digit figures after weeks as the Health Ministry said Saturday that the viral disease has killed 110 people over the past 24 hours.
Merkel Says Pandemic to Worsen, to Focus on Social Cohesion, Economy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday the coronavirus pandemic was likely to worsen in coming months, and that her government would respond by prioritizing the welfare of society as a whole, notably its children, and the economy.
South Korean Parliament Closed over Virus Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea's parliament was shut down on Thursday and a group of lawmakers were in self-quarantine as the country recorded more than 400 new coronavirus infections.
Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Over 316,000 Cases Recover
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus positive cases that have recovered from the viral disease in Iran has exceeded 316,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
UNICEF: A Third of World's Children Missed Remote Learning
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The UN children’s agency says at least a third of children couldn’t access remote learning when the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, creating “a global education emergency.”
Berlin Bans Protest against Coronavirus Curbs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The city of Berlin has banned demonstrations planned for this weekend to oppose measures imposed to stem the coronavirus pandemic, after organizers of a rally earlier this month failed to ensure marchers wore masks and kept their distance.
