More Easing in Europe but Virus Hits Hard in South America, Africa
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Restaurants and churches will reopen in Italy Monday as part of a fresh wave of lockdown easing in Europe, but rising coronavirus death tolls in Brazil, South Africa and other parts of the world showed the worst is still to come in many countries.
Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Number of Recovered Cases Exceeds 94,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection in Iran has surpassed 94,400, while the death toll is near 7,000, the Health Ministry’s spokesman said.
Johnson Accepts Public Frustration with Lockdown Easing Rules
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted on Sunday that there was public frustration with his government’s measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown following widespread criticism of the new rules, which he admitted were more complex.
Kabul Appreciates Medical Support for Afghan Migrants in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic for providing humanitarian support and medical services for the Afghan nationals residing in Iran amid the coronavirus epidemic, an Iranian official said.
Obama Slams Trump Administration's Leadership amid Coronavirus Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Former US President Barack Obama criticized “the folks in charge” for their response to the coronavirus pandemic in a commencement address Saturday, offering some of his most pointed condemnation of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Health Minister: Iran Outshining Europe, US in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Despite facing tough foreign sanctions, the Islamic Republic is outperforming Europe and the US in handling the fight against the novel coronavirus, Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said.
Coronavirus: Mental Health Services Face 'Tsunami' of People Needing Help
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mental health services face a "tsunami" of cases following the COVID-19 lockdown, a leading psychiatric body in Britain has warned.
World Health Assembly Provides Opportunity to Reaffirm Solidarity in COVID-19 Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The upcoming 73rd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) arrives at a critical juncture of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a valuable opportunity for the world to reaffirm solidarity in the battle to safeguard global health security.
Italy to Reopen Borders for Tourists in Early June
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italy will reopen to tourists from early June and scrap a 14-day mandatory quarantine period, the government said on Saturday, as it quickened the exit from the coronavirus lockdown.
Iran Announces Lowest Daily COVID-19 Death Toll in 70 days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has recorded its lowest daily death toll from the novel coronavirus over the past 70 days, the Health Ministry spokesman announced Saturday.
Vaccine Hopes, Economic Woes As Virus Spreads
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump voiced hope Friday that a coronavirus vaccine will be available by late 2020, cushioning dire US economic news as parts of Europe re-open despite fears of a second wave of the pandemic.
Iran Cities to Hold Eid al-Fitr Prayer, Quds Day Ceremonies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Upon a decision by Iran’s Coronavirus Fight National Headquarters, the Eid al-Fitr prayer marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan will be held across the country, and ceremonies marking the International Quds (Jerusalem) Day will be also staged on May 22.
Mayors of Tehran, Kabul Discuss Joint Action against COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The mayors of Tehran and Kabul discussed ways to broaden cooperation between the two municipalities and share experiences in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
US on Pace to Pass 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths by June 1, CDC Director Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States is heading toward more than 100,000 coronavirus deaths by June 1, with leading mortality forecasts still trending upward, CDC Director Robert Redfield tweeted on Friday.
Google Play Removes Iranian App Used against Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The anti-Iran sanctions imposed by the “Wild West” have forced Google to remove Iranian mobile application ‘Mask’, developed to tackle the novel coronavirus and warn people to avoid high-risk areas, from its Play Store, a health official said.
President Lauds Iranians for Harmony in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President commended the people and authorities for united action in the fight against COVID-19, saying such a perfect accord, unlike in certain developed countries, has enabled Iran to reopen businesses and resume religious activities in compliance with the health protocols.
US House Aims to Pass $3 Trillion Democratic Coronavirus Bill Rejected by Republicans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US House of Representatives is set on Friday to debate and vote on a $3 trillion Democratic bill aimed at salving the heavy human and economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic that has caused almost 85,000 US deaths and shut much of the economy.
Iran Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 6,900
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran surpassed 6,900 on Friday, while nearly 92,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.
