Iran Coronavirus Death Toll Nearing 6,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran surpassed 5,900 on Wednesday, while more than 73,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.
Groups Sow Doubt about COVID Vaccine before One Even Exists
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A coronavirus vaccine is still months or years away, but groups that peddle misinformation about immunizations are already taking aim, potentially eroding confidence in what could be humanity’s best chance to defeat the virus.
Iran’s Defense Ministry Donates COVID-19 Test Kits to Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Defense Ministry provided Afghanistan with a consignment of novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits.
Coronavirus Pandemic Could Lead to 18,000 More Cancer Deaths in UK: Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England because of the impact of COVID-19, new research suggests.
Coronavirus Death Toll in US Now Exceeds That of Vietnam War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The coronavirus death toll in the US officially exceeded the number of fatalities during the Vietnam War.
Iran, Armenia Urge Normalization of Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s president and the prime minister of Armenia called for plans to normalize the trade exchanges between the two neighbors following a slump in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, stressing that resumption of trade should conform to health protocols.
Turkey Delivers Medical Aid to US amid Coronavirus Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Turkish military cargo plane on Tuesday departed for the United States to deliver medical supplies for the COVID-19, Turkey's defense ministry said.
WHO Warns of Supply Disruptions in Coronavirus Crisis, Seeks More Air Capacity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed for more flight capacity Tuesday to step up shipments of diagnostic tests and protective equipment to areas where COVID-19 is spreading, especially Latin America.
France, Spain to Announce Lockdown Exit Plan as Aussies Hit Waves
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France and Spain were on Tuesday set to announce plans to lift strict coronavirus lockdowns that have endured for weeks, while on the other side of world surfers returned to Bondi Beach as Australia took its own first steps to ease restrictions.
Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Recovered Cases Exceed 72,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 72,400 coronavirus patients in Iran have fully recovered from the disease as of Tuesday, the Health Ministry’s spokesman announced.
Iran, South Africa Eye Medical Cooperation in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The presidents of Iran and South Africa explored avenues the two countries can pursue to stand against the US sanctions, contribute to peace in Syria and Yemen, and share the experiences and information in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
US Virus Deaths Could Reach 70,000: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump is projecting that coronavirus deaths in the country could reach 70,000, but says original projections were much higher as he explained why voters should consider re-electing him in November.
Iran Defense Minister Stresses Readiness to Deal with Modern Threats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the country needs to maintain a constant state of preparedness to deal with new threats in the modern age.
Poll: Cost Makes Nearly 1 in 10 Leery of Seeking COVID-19 Care in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As states in the US gear up to reopen, a poll finds a potential obstacle to controlling the coronavirus: nearly 1 in 10 adults say cost would keep them from seeking help if they thought they were infected.
President Lauds Iranian Science, Technology Parks for Help in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Hassan Rouhani highlighted the rapid progress that science and technology parks have made in the country over the past couple of years, saying such a valuable asset has helped Iran cope with the coronavirus epidemic.
Trump Says US Coronavirus Testing ‘Not A Problem,’ but Doubts Persist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The White House released new guidelines Monday aimed at answering criticism that the United States’ coronavirus testing has been too slow, and President Donald Trump tried to pivot toward a focus on “reopening” the nation.
IRGC Aiding 3.5 Million Iranian Families amid Coronavirus Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has prepared aid packages for 3.5 million Iranian families affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, a spokesman said.
Lavrov Slams 'Unfair' Criticism of WHO’s Activities amid Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Accusations against the World Health Organization (WHO) of withholding information about the spread of the coronavirus are unfair, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
