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British press ignores role of ethnic minority doctors in coronavirus fight

Apr 05, 2020 02:30

As Britain enters deep crisis zone in the battle against the cornavirus pandemic, the country's health workers are expected to be hit hard in the coming days and weeks.
More Corona cases confirmed in blockaded Gaza Strip

Apr 01, 2020 02:28

Gaza’s population is at a tremendous risk amid the Coronavirus pandemic as a result of Israel’s inhumane policies since 2007. The enclave’s health system has been experiencing severe shortages in medicines and hospital supplies.
Tehran's Azadi Tower lit up with messages of solidarity

Apr 01, 2020 01:06

A video with messages urging solidarity and unity between cities and countries during the coronavirus crisis was projected on the walls of Tehran's Azadi Tower on Tuesday.
Iran mass producing anti-malaria drug to treat coronavirus

Mar 31, 2020 10:53

At a time when US sanctions hinder Iran’s access to drugs and medical equipment, the country’s pharmaceutical companies and leading infectious disease experts have taken matters into their own hands. In places like Iran Darou Company, they have joined hands to produce an anti-malaria drug, recommended by the WHO, to treat COVID-19 patients.
Iran begins use of plasma for COVID-19 patients

Mar 29, 2020 10:01

As the proportion of patients infected with COVID-19 continues to rise in Iran, Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran is facilitating access to COVID-19 convalescent plasma for use in patients with COVID-19 infections. This is while a number of the medical staff in the hospital are among the plasma donors who have been infected and have recovered recently.
Italy unveils extraordinary economic package amid coronavirus epidemic

Mar 29, 2020 04:06

On Saturday evening, Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced a 4.3-billion-euro package of measures to help the poorest sections of the population cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Italy: Drones to monitor social distancing in Messina amid coronavirus

Mar 28, 2020 02:06

Messina mayor, Cateno De Luca attended on Friday a test launch of drones that will monitor social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
India outlines $23 billion economic stimulus to help poor hit by lockdown

Mar 26, 2020 11:30

India announced on Thursday a 1.7-trillion-rupee ($23-billion) economic stimulus plan providing direct cash transfers and food security measures to give relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown over a coronavirus pandemic.
Iran: Army sets up 2,000-bed hospital to tackle coronavirus outbreak

Mar 26, 2020 08:47

The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have set up an emergency hospital to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the capital. The makeshift hospital has three units, 2,000 beds, and several isolation wards.
Iran holds biodefense drills

Mar 26, 2020 08:10

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is holding fresh biological defense drills as well as countrywide disinfection operations amid warnings that the new coronavirus pandemic may be the outcome of a biological attack targeting certain nations.