Coronavirus

G7 countries oppose fellow-member US’s attempt to label coronavirus as Chinese

Mar 26, 2020 02:58

The latest meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) countries has ended in disarray because of attempts by the United States to include language in a draft final statement that linked the new coronavirus to China.
US marks deadliest day in reported coronavirus deaths

Mar 26, 2020 02:48

The United States has reported over 200 new deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, marking the deadliest day since the pandemic began in the country.
US military restricts movement for thousands of personnel due to coronavirus

Mar 26, 2020 02:39

The fast-spreading coronavirus has forced the US military to restrict the movement of thousands of personnel in the regions overseas most exposed to the virus: Asia, Europe and West Asia, US military commands tell Reuters.
IRGC launches biodefense drill

Mar 26, 2020 01:42

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force started a biological defense exercise across Iran with the participation of modern warfare units.
Iran does not rule out MSF offer on coronavirus fight: Minister

Mar 26, 2020 01:04

Iran’s Health Minister Saeid Namaki says the Islamic Republic has not totally ruled out using staff and equipment offered by Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym as MSF.
Iran launches telemedicine call center to expedite coronavirus fight

Mar 25, 2020 13:59

This telemedicine call center in Tehran answers all questions regarding the coronavirus only by dialing 4030 in Iran. Some 2,000 personnel work 24/7 to answer calls from across the country about the virus, and this is done round the clock, since phones keep ringing nonstop.
US illegal sanctions on Iran endangering human lives not just in Iran: UN envoy

Mar 25, 2020 13:57

Iran’s UN envoy says the US sanctions against the country have endangered "the lives of many people not just in Iran, but also across the globe."
Iranian businessman says pandemic could help Iran restore global economic position

Mar 25, 2020 13:11

The coronavirus pandemic may lead to a drastic change in Iran’s economic position in the world given that many countries are now pressing the United States to ease its illegal and unilateral sanctions on the country to help it fight the virus, says a major Iranian businessman.
Jailed Bangladeshi opposition leader freed in emergency

Mar 25, 2020 11:39

Bangladesh released opposition leader Khaleda Zia from jail on Wednesday for six months to allow the two-time former prime minister to undergo urgent medical treatment.
Trump secretly seeks Asian, European allies’ medical help amid coronavirus spread

Mar 25, 2020 10:28

US President Donald Trump has privately asked some of the US allies in Europe and Asia, including South Korea, to help the country overcome the shortages caused by coronavirus spread.