Coronavirus

US states desperate for coronavirus help as Trump eyes restriction ease

Mar 24, 2020 08:55

A chorus of support to urge Americans to stay indoors is gathering more calls, with several more US governors ordering millions of people to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Iran extends prisoners’ furloughs amid virus fight

Mar 24, 2020 06:59

President Hassan Rouhani has announced an extension to the furloughs granted earlier this month to tens of thousands of prisoners as a preventative measure aimed at stopping the spread of the new coronavirus.
China reports 78 coronavirus cases, sparking fears of 2nd wave +World updates

Mar 24, 2020 05:00

China has registered 78 new cases of coronavirus infection, most of them imported from abroad, sparking concerns about a second wave of infections in the country.
US appeals for foreign aid as coronavirus crisis deepens

Mar 24, 2020 04:44

The United States has launched a desperate diplomatic campaign to fill major shortcomings in the country’s medical system amid a rising death toll from the coronavirus.
UK PM Johnson orders Britons: You must stay at home

Mar 24, 2020 04:35

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (Monday 23) ordered Britons to stay at home to try to halt the spread of coronavirus, closing non-essential shops, telling people not to meet with friends or family and warning those who do not follow the rules face fines.
Yemen’s Ansarullah welcomes UN call for global ceasefire to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 03:15

Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement has welcomed a call by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for a ceasefire in all conflicts worldwide amid a global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
EU urges intl. community to aid Iran's fight against COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 03:09

The EU has pledged €20 million in aid for Iran and Venezuela in their fight against the novel coronavirus, urging the international community to follow suit.
Iran, Italy discuss COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 02:56

The foreign ministers of Iran and Italy talked about the global coronavirus pandemic in a telephone conversation.
World should condemn US sanctions as war crimes: Iranian envoy

Mar 24, 2020 02:44

Iran’s ambassador to India called on the international health community to condemn the US sanctions as war crimes, since they are taking the lives of people.
Iran’s top general praises Chinese support in coronavirus fight

Mar 24, 2020 02:28

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri commended China for providing Iran with medical assistance in the battle with COVID-19.