Coronavirus

4th group of Iranians stranded in Georgia return home

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – A domestic airline yesterday launched a special flight to return Iranians living in Georgia from Tbilisi to Tehran in coordination with the Iranian Embassy in Georgia amid sharp rise of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 daily death toll at 274 in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran during the last 24 hours has reached 23,311 as some 274 more Iranians have died from the disease, the Health Ministry said.

Norwegian study finds;

There is link between AstraZeneca vaccine, blood clotting

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – A study by the Oslo University Hospital has indicated a connection between AstraZeneca's vaccine against COVID-19 and severe blood clots, low platelet counts and haemorrhaging.

Tehran to resume flights to London next month: Official

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The Director of the Public Relations Department of Iran’s National Flag Carrier (Iran Air) revealed the resumption of flights to London as of Thursday, May 06.

COVID-19 daily new cases at 21,063 in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran during the last 24 hours has reached 21,063 as some 258 more Iranians have died from the disease, the Health Ministry said.

Iran’s flight to UK still banned due to COVID-19: Roads min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that flights to UK are still prohibited due to COVID-19 concerns.

COVID-19 daily death toll in Iran stands at 193

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran during the last 24 hours has reached 64,232 as some 193 more Iranians have died from the disease, the Health Ministry said.

Iran daily COVID-19 infections surpass 22,000

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 22,478 COVID-19 infections and 155 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Iran daily COVID infections hit new record high

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 22,568 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Iran 'Crab’ advances to French Créteil Intl. Women’s Filmfest

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian acclaimed animation ‘Crab’ directed by Shiva Sadegh Amini, has been accepted into French Créteil International Women’s Film Festival.

Over 20,900 new coronavirus cases detected in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – More than 20,900 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

Iran registers record daily spike in COVID-19 cases

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed the record daily number of COVID-19 infections in the country in the course of the past 24 hours.

Iran receives 1st delivery of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the self-financing participant countries of the COVAX Facility, has received the first batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with 700,800 doses.

Coronavirus daily death toll in Iran stands at 172

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iran registered one of the highest daily death rates from coronavirus infection in recent weeks with 172 fatalities.

UN chief criticizes vaccine distribution around world

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The UN Secretary-General has criticized the way the Covid vaccine is produced and distributed around the world.

Iran COVID-19 update: 11,680 cases, 161 deaths

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 11,680 COVID-19 infections and 161 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Iran's COVID-19 update:

11,420 infections, 123 deaths in 24h

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 11,420 COVID-19 new infections and 123 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Argentine president tests positive for COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced early Saturday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Iran daily COVID-19 infections surpass 10,000

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) - The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 10,250 COVID-19 infections and 91 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Above 9k new infections confirmed in 24h

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Health Ministry confirmed on Tuesday 9,310 new COVID-19 cases.

8,751 new COIVD cases detected in Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The country’s Health Ministry has announced the detection of 8,751 new infections in the past 24 hours.

Iran COVID-19 update: 8,120 new cases, 85 deaths in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari said Sat. that in the past 24 hours, the Covid-19 killed 85 more Iranians, while 8,120 others contracted the virus.

Iran COVID-19 update: 7,980 cases, 81 deaths in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) - The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, claimed lives of 81 more Iranians over the past 24 hours with the detection of 7,980 new COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.

7,506 infected, 97 killed in Iran by COVID-19 in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 7,506 COVID-19 new infections and 97 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Iran COVID-19 update: 94 deaths, 7,605 cases in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, claimed lives of 94 more Iranians over the past 24 hours with the detection of 7,605 new COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.

Rouhani wishes speedy recovery for Pakistani PM Imran Khan

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wished a speedy recovery for Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan from Covid-19.

COVID-19 death toll mounts to 61,951 in Iran: official

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Some 74 more Iranians died of coronavirus over the past 24 hours and 1,555,766 people out of a total of 1,815,712 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered, according to Health Ministry.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.