Coronavirus

Iranian firemen sanitize neighborhood in western Tehran

Mar 16, 2020 03:08

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian firefighters disinfect the neighborhood of Sadeqiyeh in western Tehran against the new coronavirus.
Navy Unit on full alert to help health centers across Iran: Commander

Mar 16, 2020 02:58

The commander of the Iranian Navy’s Air-Sea Unit said his forces are on full alert to help health centers across the country in the campaign against the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
Iran: Army launches drills to prevent, monitor coronavirus spread

Mar 15, 2020 07:53

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army has begun drills to prevent and monitor the outbreak of a new coronavirus as the country steps up its battle against the flu-like virus.
Zarif: US cruel sanctions severely hindering anti-corona fight

Mar 15, 2020 15:43

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the cruel and unilateral sanctions imposed by the White House are severely hampering the Islamic Republic's fight against the novel coronavirus.
Iran takes delivery of 2,000 ventilators amid fight against coronavirus

Mar 15, 2020 14:27

Iranian customs authorities have taken delivery of nearly 2,000 ventilators devices as the country scrambles for vital equipment needed to treat coronavirus patients.
Leader: Anti-coronavirus health recommendations compulsory for everybody

Mar 15, 2020 14:19

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says strategies and health recommendations adopted by Ministry of Health and Medical Education and its national headquarters, set up to manage the nationwide fight against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, are compulsory for all Iranians.
Iranians from all walks of life do their part in anti-virus campaign

Mar 15, 2020 12:49

Since the beginning of a coronavirus epidemic in Iran in late February, Iranian people from all walks of life have been engaged in a serious fight to do their part in curbing further spread of the virus across the country.
Coronavirus taking toll on diplomacy at UN

Mar 15, 2020 11:38

The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is also taking a toll on international diplomacy at the United Nations (UN) in New York, where mandatory social distancing has caused major disruptions to routine work.
President Rouhani rejects rumors about lockdown in Tehran, other cities

Mar 15, 2020 10:42

President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed rumors that Iran is planning to put Tehran and other cities under quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak.
UK shoppers urged to stop panic buying as coronavirus toll rises

Mar 15, 2020 09:25

Britain’s food retailers appealed to shoppers on Sunday to stop panic buying during the coronavirus outbreak, saying purchasing more than they need would mean others will be left without.