Coronavirus

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 10.3mn, 505K dead

Jun 30, 2020 06:42

The number of coronavirus infections worldwide has surpassed the 10.3 million mark, and 505,518 related deaths have occurred, according to the latest data tracked by John Hopkins University’s COVID-19 resource center.
China's military approves coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks

Jun 29, 2020 09:45

China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks, which has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company says.
PM: Coronavirus has been 'a disaster' for UK

Jun 29, 2020 09:18

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus crisis had been a disaster for the United Kingdom and while the government would look at what went wrong it was not the right time to have an inquiry into missteps.
More than 50 people wrongly charged under 'draconian' Coronavirus Act

Jun 29, 2020 09:08

The UK government stands firm on its refusal to repeal the “draconian” Coronavirus Act, which came into effect in March and has led to more than 50 people being unlawfully arrested.
New restrictions by PA after COVID-19 cases double in West Bank

Jun 29, 2020 01:47

A series of harsher restrictions have been announced by the Palestinian government across the occupied West Bank following the rapid increase of coronavirus cases in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
President Rouhani: Wearing masks will become mandatory in public places

Jun 28, 2020 12:14

President Hassan Rouhani says wearing masks will become mandatory as of July 5 in all places of public gathering that have been declared high-risk by the Health Ministry.
43% of US coronavirus fatalities linked to nursing homes: Report

Jun 28, 2020 12:13

At least 54,000 residents and workers have lost their lives due to the new coronavirus pandemic at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for the elderly in the United States, according to a report.
China puts half a million in lockdown to fight new coronavirus cluster

Jun 28, 2020 11:01

China has imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people in a province surrounding the capital Beijing to contain a fresh coronavirus cluster on Sunday, as authorities warned the outbreak was still "severe and complicated."
National unity key to eradicating COVID-19: President Rouhani

Jun 28, 2020 04:34

President Hassan Rouhani highlighted Iran’s good handling of the COVID-19 crisis, stressing national unity as key to uprooting the viral disease.
US confirms daily record of nearly 40,000 new coronavirus cases

Jun 26, 2020 13:23

The United States has confirmed a daily record of nearly 40,000 new coronavirus cases, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University (JHU).