N Korea’s Kim Calls for Prevention Efforts against Coronavirus, Looming Typhoon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for prevention efforts against the novel coronavirus and a typhoon, state news agency KCNA said on Wednesday.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Blocked Flu in Some Places But Fall Looms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and country after country -- South Africa, Australia, Argentina -- had a surprise: Their steps against COVID-19 also apparently blocked the flu.
Seoul Schools Go back Online over Virus Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea on Tuesday ordered all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul region to switch to online classes as authorities battle multiple coronavirus clusters.
UK Coronavirus: 80% of Low-Income Families Financially Worse Off since Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The coronavirus pandemic has left 80 per cent of low-income families in the UK in a worse financial position than before the crisis, a new report found.
Over 313,000 Coronavirus Cases Recover in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus positive cases that have recovered from the viral disease in Iran has surpassed 313,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
AstraZeneca Starts Trial of COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had begun testing an antibody-based treatment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, with the first participants dosed, adding to recent signs of progress on possible medical solutions to the disease.
UN Chief Calls for Sustainable Recovery of Tourism from COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for the recovery of tourism from COVID-19 in a sustainable way.
France to Reciprocate Britain's Quarantine Rule in Coming Days: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French authorities will in coming days reciprocate Britain's decision to impose a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from France, the junior minister for European affairs said on Monday.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 2,200 New Cases Detected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Of more than 2,240 new coronavirus patients detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, over 1,100 ones have been admitted to the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
COVID Vaccine May Not Be Ready for Another Year: UK Chief Medical Officer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty said a vaccine for the coronavirus may not be ready until next winter and that he'd be 'surprised' if we had one by this Christmas.
India’s Virus Caseload Tops 3 Million As Disease Moves South
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India’s coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
Coronavirus Cases in Iran Close to 360,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran is about to hit 360,000, the Health Ministry said.
Australia Wrestles with Coronavirus Second-Wave, 17 More Dead
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia recorded a further 17 new coronavirus deaths on Sunday but infections in the hard-hit state of Victoria, the site of all the latest deaths, are showing a downward trend, authorities said on Sunday.
Coronavirus in Iran: Recoveries Above 307,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 307,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran as of Saturday, the Health Ministry said.
South Korea, China Hold Highest-Level Talks since COVID-19 Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea started talks with China’s top diplomat on Saturday, the first visit by a high-level Beijing official since the new coronavirus emerged in China late last year.
Some European Countries See Huge Coronavirus Spikes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus cases are rising across Europe – with some countries seeing dramatic increases.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll on Decline
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from COVID-19 in Iran continues to fall, the Health Ministry said.
Beijing Says Residents Can Go Mask-Free As China COVID Cases Hit New Lows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Health authorities in China’s capital Beijing have removed a requirement for people to wear masks outdoors, further relaxing rules aimed at preventing the spread the novel coronavirus after the city reported 13 consecutive days without new cases.
