


Almost 157,000 Patients Recover from Coronavirus in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly 157,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Fresh Virus Outbreak Hinders Beijing’s Return to Normal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fresh coronavirus outbreak in Beijing has hampered the Chinese capital’s hesitant return to normality, rekindling fears for the economy as some businesses grind to a halt and consumers stay away.

Fauci on Coronavirus Infections: 'We're Still in A First Wave'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, is warning that the country has yet to get through the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Cases Exceed 195,000 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 195,000, of whom nearly 155,000 have recovered from the disease, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

WHO Moves to Update COVID-19 Guidance after 'Great News' in Drug Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people stricken with COVID-19 to reflect results of a clinical trial that showed a cheap, common steroid can help save critically ill patients.

Report: 60% of Beijing Flights Canceled to Stem Virus Spread
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese capital on Wednesday canceled more than 60% of commercial flights and raised the alert level amid a new coronavirus outbreak, state-run media reported.

More than 600,000 Lose Work in UK As COVID Hits Jobs Market
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people on British company payrolls fell by more than 600,000 in April and May as the coronavirus lockdown hit the labor market, and vacancies plunged by the most on record, official data showed on Tuesday.

Iran Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 9,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from COVID-19 in Iran surpassed 9,000 on Tuesday, while more than 152,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.

Virus Impact Could Kill over 50,000 Children in MENA: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN agencies warned Monday that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to the deaths of an additional 51,000 under-fives in the Middle East and North Africa by the end of the year.

Only Three Out of 53 Countries Say US Has Handled Coronavirus Better than China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has beaten the US in the battle for world opinion over the handling of coronavirus, according to new polling, with only three countries out of 53 believing the US has dealt with the pandemic better than its superpower rival.

Coronavirus Cases in Iran Nearing 190,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people who have contracted the coronavirus in Iran is about to hit 190,000, the Health Ministry spokeswoman announced, noting that more than 150,000 positive cases have recovered from the viral disease.

China's New Virus Outbreak Underscores Continued Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s capital was bracing Monday for a resurgence of the coronavirus after more than 100 new cases were reported in recent days in a city that hadn’t seen a case of local transmission in more than a month.

Brazil's Treasury Secretary Confirms Plan to Resign
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazilian Treasury Secretary Mansueto Almeida confirmed in an interview with financial blog Brazil Journal published on Sunday that he plans to resign from the government in July or August.

UK Police Call for Protests Ban during Pandemic after Weekend of Violent Rallies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK Police leaders have urged Priti Patel to impose an emergency ban on all protests during the coronavirus pandemic, warning officers were being put at risk by wave of a mass demonstrations.

Europe Reopens Many Borders but Not to Americans, Asians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready to travel again.

Iran President Highlights Strategies against Economic Fallout of Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his administration’s efforts to deal with the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, saying there have been initiatives to protect the livelihood of people and prevent price hikes.

Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll above 100 after Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the coronavirus in Iran surpassed 100 for the first time in several weeks, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

China Reports Most Cases since April As Pandemic Gathers Pace in Latin America
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in months as parts of Beijing remained under lockdown, offering a second-wave warning to the rest of the world as the pandemic rages in South America and global cases approach 7.8 million.
