Coronavirus

Iran-Cuba vaccine cooperation sends signal of independence to White House

Mar 11, 2021 01:55

Iran’s cooperation with Cuba on manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine is indicative of a strong and clear signal to Washington that its illegal sanctions will not cripple an independent country, says an Iranian expert on geopolitics.
Iran to start manufacturing Sputnik V vaccine this month: Official

Mar 10, 2021 14:14

A joint scheme between Iran and Russia to mass produce Russia’s signature coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V is to begin in Iran this month, according to a senior official in the country’s health ministry.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily deaths, hospital admissions decline

Mar 10, 2021 11:19

The daily death toll from the coronavirus pandemic and the number of new cases admitted to the hospital in Iran have dropped, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
England's $32 billion COVID-19 test and trace not making a difference: Lawmakers

Mar 10, 2021 10:44

England’s $32 billion test and trace system has not made a clear impact on the progress of COVID-19, the British Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee said on Wednesday, decrying the “unimaginable” costs of the program.
‘Army of history-making angels’: Leader hails Iranian women at forefronts

Mar 09, 2021 08:11

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the sacrifices of the “army of history-making angels” including the female veterans of the Islamic Revolution and the ensuing eight-year imposed war as well as the female medial workers currently at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Can vaccinated people still spread the virus?

Mar 09, 2021 15:58

Vaccination doesn’t 100% prevent you from getting infected, but in all cases it gives your immune system a huge leg up on the coronavirus. Whatever your outcome – whether complete protection from infection or some level of disease – you will be better off after encountering the virus than if you hadn’t been vaccinated.
Iran COVID-19 update: 8,554 cases, 81 deaths in 24 hours

Mar 09, 2021 08:18

The Health Ministry has confirmed 8,554 COVID-19 infections and 81 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
Iran to start general vaccination program against coronavirus in May: Official

Mar 09, 2021 08:15

The general vaccination program for the coronavirus in Iran with the homegrown ‘COV Iran Barkat’ vaccine will begin in May, an official said.
Israeli occupation exacerbating COVID-19 effects on Palestinian women: UN

Mar 09, 2021 04:42

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory Lynn Hastings says the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Palestinian women have worsened amid Israeli violence across the occupied lands.
One in three global destinations shut to tourism over pandemic: UN

Mar 09, 2021 03:02

Almost one-third of destinations worldwide are currently completely closed to international tourists because of the pandemic, the United Nations tourism body says.