UNICEF More than Doubles Coronavirus Appeal to $1.6 bln
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - United Nations children's agency UNICEF appealed on Monday for $1.6 billion, more than doubling its initial request for money two months ago to help children already suffering through humanitarian crises and now hit with the coronavirus pandemic.
UN Says 7 Or 8 `Top' Candidates for A COVID-19 Vaccine Exist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus and work on them is being accelerated.
Trump Dismisses Concern over Virus Spreading in White House
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus in the White House but said he may limit contact with Vice President Mike Pence.
France Takes Cautious Steps Out of Coronavirus Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France tiptoed out of one of Europe's strictest coronavirus lockdowns Monday, allowing non-essential shops, factories and other businesses to reopen for the first time in eight weeks as the risks of a second wave of infections loomed large.
Over 80% of US Small Businesses Expect Longer Impact of Pandemic: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Eighty-one percent of small US companies surveyed by Veem, a global payments network, expect the new coronavirus pandemic to affect their business over the next 12-16 months, and nearly 90% are bracing for an economic slowdown, the company said Monday.
Iran Records Lowest Daily COVID-19 Deaths in over 2 Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has recorded its lowest daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in more than two months, the Health Ministry spokesman announced Monday.
Men More Likely to Die From COVID-19 Than Women Because of Key Enzyme
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Men's blood has higher levels than women's of a key enzyme used by the new coronavirus to infect cells, according to a new study.
No UK Economic Return until July: Raab
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The British government says non-essential retailers will not go back to work until June at the earliest, while other sectors will not resume until at least July.
New Coronavirus Outbreaks Spark Unease in China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An untraced coronavirus outbreak in a Chinese city near the Russian border and a spate of new cases in Wuhan has prompted fears of a fresh wave of infections in China.
Rise in German Virus Infections Spurs Concern
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Germany's coronavirus spread appears to be picking up speed again, official data showed Sunday, just days after Chancellor Angela Merkel said the country could gradually return to normal.
Coronavirus: Thousands Could Be Forced to Leave UK under Current Home Office Guidelines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Thousands of people in the UK could be forced to leave the country within weeks because their visas are set to expire before the end of May.
Over 86,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients recovering and being released from the hospital in Iran has exceeded 86,100 as of Sunday, the Health Ministry spokesman announced.
Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Western Failure in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the defeat that the West has suffered in handling the COVID-19 outbreak, stressing that such failure must be made public to enable the nations to make important decisions about their fate.
Arrests, Conspiracy Theories at Australia Anti-Lockdown Protest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Ten people were arrested and a police officer injured Sunday at an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne, where demonstrators claimed coronavirus was a government-engineered conspiracy designed to control the population.
Fauci among Three Members of US Virus Task Force to Quarantine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.
Barack Obama Describes Trump's Handling of Pandemic as A 'Chaotic Disaster'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Barack Obama has described Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as a "chaotic disaster".
More People Think UK Has Handled Coronavirus Worse than Spain, Italy, Poll Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More people in إBritain now believe the UK has performed worse than Italy, Spain and France in the Covid-19 crisis than say it has done better than its European neighbors, according the latest Opinion poll for the Observer.
China to Reform Disease Prevention System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China will reform its disease prevention and control system to address weaknesses exposed by the coronavirus outbreak, a senior health official said on Saturday.
