COVID-19
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By: Mahmoud Khakbaz
Aircraft disinfection in Kish Airport
KISH, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The regular disinfection of the aircraft and facilities in Kish International Airport, southern Iran, are carried out based on the directives issued by the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters.
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Arab League warns of Israeli settlement expansion amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Arab League has warned against attempts by the Israeli regime to annex more Palestinian land and expand its settlements on the occupied territories amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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US opposes IMF loan grant to Iran to battle COVID-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The United States opposed Iran’s request for a $5 billion emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help it cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rouhani urges IMF to fulfill duties toward corona-hit countries
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to follow the US bullying and shoulder its responsibilities toward other countries, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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By: Majid Poria
Families under IKRF coverage help supplying face masks
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Families under the coverage of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation have joined other groups to help supply medical needs amid the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Some 370,000 face masks, gloves and hospital gowns are produced by the IKRF families every day.
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Iran begins clinical trial of favipiravir for coronavirus treatment
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian version of antiviral drug favipiravir, which is said to be effective in treating the coronavirus, has begun clinical trials through efforts of researchers at Shahid Beheshti Medical University.
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Trump threatens to stop funding WHO as coronavirus spreads
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has put the blame on the World Health Organization for the spread of the coronavirus, threatening to stop financial aid to the organization.
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'COVID-19 battle proved US hegemony as failed claim'
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the claim of the US hegemony in the COVID-19 battle has failed since Washington has not been able to contain the virus outbreak in the country.
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Global corona death toll tops 82,000 as positive tests near 1.5mn
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Globally, the number of people diagnosed with the virus now exceeds 1.4 million. More than 82,500 people have died while nearly 302,300 have recovered, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
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'Iran, France talks amid COVID-19 battle sign of broad mutual interests'
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Paris Bahram Ghasemi said that recent talks between the Iranian and French presidents amid the coronavirus pandemic show the broadness of issues of mutual interest between the two sides.
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US sanctions hurting global health amid COVID-19: UN envoy
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the US sanctions against other countries are aggravating the situation in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, adding that such an approach will hurt the whole world.
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By: Mina Noiee
Disinfecting postal parcels against coronavirus
TABRIZ, Apr. 08 (MNA) –The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in online shopping as people continue to stay home and safe. Meanwhile, post offices around the country are making sure that the parcels have been disinfected against the virus before getting delivered to their destinations.
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US has no right to veto Iran’s loan request from IMF
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohammad Nahavandian said that no country including the United States has the right to veto Iran’s request of loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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FM spox:
Iran appreciates Chinese govt., people’s aids to Iran in fight COVID-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Tue. that Islamic Republic of Iran is grateful of humanitarian assistances of government and people of China in battling the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Volunteer groups produce 20,000 face masks in Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Volunteer groups in the southern city of Shiraz have so far produced and delivered 20,000 face masks in line with the efforts to help the government supply the medical needs to overcome the new coronavirus pandemic in the country.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
COVID-19 casting shadow over businesses
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in less or even no revenues for some businesses both in Iran and in the world.
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WHO calls for support nurses, midwives on World Health Day 2020
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – By highlighting the theme of this year’s World Health Day as “Support nurses and midwives” the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges the critical role that nurses and midwives play in keeping the world healthy and calls to world leaders to invest in nurses and midwives as part of their commitment to health for all.
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US' anti-Iran measures against intl. human rights: Judiciary spox
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili deplored the US’ unjust sanctions, which have negatively affected the Islamic Republic’s ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, saying such measures are a clear breach of international human rights laws.
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'Unilateralism virus' infects collective actions: MFA spox
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has called for rethinking about the post-coronavirus world, stressing that the 'virus' of unilateralism infects collective actions.
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Iran hopefully to reach key stage of battling COVID-19 by May 20
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki expressed hope that the country would reach an important stage in battling coronavirus by May 20.
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By: Faranak Bakhtiari
Iranian startups in full swing to combat COVID-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Since the onset of the coronavirus epidemic, startups, as well as knowledge-based companies, have been working round the clock to provide items to combat the outbreak.
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By: Maryam Qarehgozlou
Iran starts clinical trial on effectiveness of coronavirus drug
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian medical authorities have agreed on carrying out a clinical trial on the effectiveness of favipiravir, a drug originally used in Japan for the treatment of new types of influenza.
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France, EU ready to continue coop. with Iran in COVID-19 battle
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – France has expressed the EU's willingness to continue humanitarian cooperation with Iran in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to Elysee Palace.
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UN Security Council to hold first meeting on coronavirus Thursday
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The UN Security Council will hold its first meeting on the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, after weeks of divisions among its five permanent members, diplomats said Monday.
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'Iran’s scheme to fight COVID-19 should be indigenous'
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that one should not rely on the bipolarity of ‘health vs. economy’ while fighting against the outbreak and that Iran should use a scheme that would entail indigenous initiatives.
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S Korea to send $2mn worth of medical equipment to Iran to combat COVID-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – South Korean Embassy to the Islamic Republic of Iran announced on Mon. that this country will send $2 million worth of medical equipment to Iran to battle coronavirus.
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In an interview with MNA;
Iran's budget most non-oil reliant in history: energy expert
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Ex-Iranian lawmaker and senior energy expert says despite some concerns about Iran's economy under coronavirus pandemic and the cut in its oil revenues, the country has planned a budget which is the most oil-independent one in its history.
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'Coronavirus crisis proves US hegemony incapable of managing itself'
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that not only US hegemony is not able to manage world but also it is incapable of managing itself.
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Armed Forces ready to transfer experiences of fight against COVID-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to transfer its experience to the Turkish Armed Forces and other countries in the fight against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
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Former world officials call on US to lift anti-Iran sanctions to fight Covid-19
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – A group of 24 senior diplomats and defense officials, including four former NATO secretary generals, have urged US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions imposed against Iran which has impeded country’s effort in the fight against coronavirus global pandemic.