Coronavirus

COVID-19 death toll in Latin America tops 200k

Aug 02, 2020 07:05

The new coronavirus has so far infected more than 17.85 million people and claimed the lives of over 685,000 others around the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Iran refutes BBC Persian’s ‘politically-motivated’ claim about its COVID-19 toll

Aug 02, 2020 01:38

The Iranian Health Ministry has rejected BBC Persian’s allegations about the “real” number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in Iran, advising the British Broadcasting Corporation to work instead on the questionable COVID-19 toll reported by the UK government.
Iran pistachio exports surge despite pandemic closures

Aug 02, 2020 01:31

Iran is exporting high volumes of its premium-quality pistachio despite trade restrictions imposed around the world to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

Jul 31, 2020 15:24

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Friday, with the total rising by 292,527.
Deal on US coronavirus aid bill elusive as jobless benefit nears expiration

Jul 31, 2020 03:05

Just one day before a federal jobless benefit was set to expire, the US Congress was no closer on Thursday to a deal to extend or replace the extra $600-per-week in payments to tens of millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic.
US economy collapsed 32.9 percent in the April-to-June period

Jul 30, 2020 10:19

The US economy collapsed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in the April-to-June period, contracting 32.9 percent in the second quarter, the government reported Thursday.
German economy shrinks by record 10.1% in Q2 on virus hit

Jul 30, 2020 08:44

The German economy shrank by a record 10.1 percent in the second quarter as coronavirus lockdowns took their toll, official data shows, but experts say a recovery is already under way.
US surpasses 150,000 virus deaths as experts urge reset of approach

Jul 30, 2020 04:04

The United States has now recorded one death from the coronavirus every minute as the country surpassed 150,000 virus deaths, with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing down.
Iran bans export of medical oxygen, gases amid surge in virus cases

Jul 30, 2020 01:07

The Iranian customs office (IRICA) has imposed a ban on exports of medical grade bulk oxygen and other gases needed in hospitals to deal with a new surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus-related curbs extended in Iran over fears of second wave

Jul 30, 2020 00:47

Iran is extending its coronavirus-related restrictions in a bid to prevent the possibility of a second wave amid rising cases of infection and deaths in different parts of the country.