COVID-19

Over 10,000 new coronavirus cases detected in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – More than 10,000 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

Largest cargo of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Tehran: IRCS

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced that the largest shipment of coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccine will arrive in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday which is high in number since the outbreak.

Iran, India to coop. in producing ‘Rotavirus’ vaccine jointly

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and India will cooperate with each other in transferring technical knowhow and producing ‘Rotavirus’ vaccine jointly.

Iran COVID update: 10,487 infections, 129 deaths

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 10,487 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Some sections of ELECOMP to be held virtually

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Some sections of the 26th Iran International Electronic, Computer, and E-Commerce Exhibition, known as ELECOMP will be held virtually so that more audiences can access to the content of the exhibition.

Iran becomes Board member of ILO for 4th consecutive term

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran became a member of Board of Directors of International Labor Organization (ILO) for fourth consecutive time.

Iran flights from/to Pakistan, France resume: spokesman

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has said that the flights from and to the two countries of France and Pakistan have resumed.

Dispute over mask in US leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – A dispute over a mask Monday at a grocery store in the United States led to a shootout that left an employee dead and two people, including a sheriff's deputy, injured.

Iran joins COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing club: IFDA

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Spokesman of the Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) said that Islamic Republic of Iran joined the club of manufacturers of coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccine.

Iran COVID update: 10,715 infections, 119 deaths

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 10,715 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Dehghani-Zanganeh:

Consultations underway to bring intl. airliners back to Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Civil Aviation Organization Head Touraj Dehghani-Zanganeh said Sunday that consultations are underway to bring back international airliners to Iran amid Covid-19 pandemic.

Iran confirms 187 COVID-19 deaths in 24h

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed that the COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 187 people in the past 24 hours.

S Arabia to limit Hajj this year to citizens, residents

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to 60,000 citizens and residents of the Kingdom in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID death toll in Iran tops 81,911

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran surpassed 81,911 on Saturday.

Venezuela calls on US to ‘unlock’ vaccine money

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro demanded on Friday that US President Joe Biden “unlock the money for the vaccines” for the COVID-19, coronavirus.

Iran COVID-19 update: 9,966 news cases, 124 deaths

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, 9,966 COVID-19 infections detected across the country in the past 24 hours, and other 124 people died of the disease.

Over 12,000 new coronavirus cases detected in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – More than 12,000 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

WHO:

Latin America among regions most in need of COVID-19 vaccines

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – WHO officials repeated their calls for the world’s governments to accelerate plans to distribute coronavirus vaccines to hard-hit nations, warning that many countries in Latin America continue to see rising caseloads.

US sanctions policies against Iran, Cuba failed: Embassy

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – While emphasizing the development of trade and economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Cuban Embassy said that US sanctions policies imposed against Iran and Cuba have failed.

9th batch of Sputnik V vaccines to arrive in Iran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The ninth shipment of the Russian-made Sputnik vaccine to fight the Covid-19 pandemic is on the way to Iran.

Number of poll stations, voting hours to be increased

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) –  In order to observe health protocols and social distance measures, it was decided that the number of poll stations and the voting hours will be increased in Iran Presidential Election, the Iranian Interior Minister said.

Iran COVID-19 update: 10,598 news cases, 157 deaths

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, 10,598 COVID-19 infections detected across the country in the past 24 hours, and other 157 people died of the disease.

2nd-stage clinical trial of ‘Fakhra’ vaccine kicks off

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Stating that the second phase of the clinical trial of ‘Fakhra’ vaccine will begin today, a spokesman for the project said that this vaccine will be injected into 500 volunteers, aged between 18 and 70.

Coronavirus daily death toll in Iran stands at 179

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The number of daily deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stood at 179 with the total death toll surpassed 81,362.

Iranian firm produces medicine to contain Covid-19

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based firm at Pardis Technology Park have produced a new medicine to contain the Covid-19 pandemic before general vaccination begins.

Interior min. says necessary measures taken for election day

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said Monday that the pandemic is in decline in the country, adding that there is full readiness for holding a safe and lawful election on June 18.

Official urges S Arabia to clarify ability in holding Hajj

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Chief called on Saudi Arabia to clarify the ability of the Arab country in line with planning to hold this year’s Hajj rites and rituals due to the outbreak of COVID global pandemic.

Brits in Portugal angry about announced COVID-19 quarantine

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Many frustrated British travelers were rushing home on Sunday from a shorter-than-expected holiday in Portugal before a 10-day quarantine comes into force.

Iran COVID-19 update: 4,907 news cases, 120 deaths

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, 4,907 COVID-19 infections detected across the country in the past 24 hours, and other 120 people died of COVID-19 in the country.