Coronavirus

Trump says will not impose quarantine on COVID-19-hit New York

Mar 29, 2020 03:50

US President Donald Trump has said that he will not impose a quarantine on the hard-hit New York area to limit the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak is stretching New York's ambulance service to breaking point

Mar 29, 2020 03:44

The coronavirus outbreak sweeping through New York City has pushed its ambulance service close to the breaking point, with hundreds of personnel out ill and emergency calls skyrocketing, supervisors and rank-and-file emergency medical technicians said on Friday.
Iran says developing stem-cell therapy for coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020 02:50

The spokesman for Iran’s Health Ministry said the country is developing a treatment method that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, with the help of stem cells.
Hezbollah chief calls for end to Saudi aggression on Yemen

Mar 29, 2020 01:58

Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the international community must stop turning a blind eye on Saudi crimes in Yemen and put pressure on the regime to end its aggression against the impoverished Arab country.
IRGC present to defend Iranian nation in all conditions: Commander

Mar 29, 2020 01:51

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said it is the IRGC’s duty to be at the forefront of defending the Iranian nation in all circumstances and against anything that seeks to harm the nations.
Iran pays another $32 mln to fund fight against coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020 01:42

The Iranian government has provided another $32 million in emergency funding to the health sector amid a nationwide effort to contain the new coronavirus.
Iranian scientists looking at stem cell technology to treat COVID-19: Report

Mar 29, 2020 01:34

An Iranian stem cell scientist has rejected reports that the drug to treat COVID-19 is produced in the country, clarifying his team of experts are working on experimental therapeutic stem cell methods to treat the patients.
‘US continues to block Iranian assets needed to buy medical equipment to fight COVID-19’

Mar 29, 2020 01:19

Iran rejects reports that the United States has agreed to grant sanctions waivers to certain countries in order to open up the way for the Islamic Republic to access frozen assets and buy medical supplies and equipment needed to fight the pandemic of the new coronavirus.
Rise is mental distress after coronavirus outbreak

Mar 28, 2020 15:00

Suicide hotlines across the United States have been reporting new increases in the number of suicide calls since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus pandemic grounds 90 percent of Iranian flights at peak season

Mar 28, 2020 14:58

Iranian airlines have cancelled nearly 90 percent of their flights planned for a holiday season after the novel coronavirus pandemic caused many travelers to stay at home.