Coronavirus

US preps for possible surge in border crossings, as officials mull lifting COVID curbs

Mar 31, 2022 01:58

The US Department of Homeland Security is preparing for the possibility of surge in border crossings of thousands of more migrants per day at the southern border if Title 42 is revoked.
COVID-19 cases in Asia surpass 100 million

Mar 30, 2022 05:56

Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.
US sanctions continue threatening Iranian people’s right to health: Envoy

Mar 30, 2022 03:31

An Iranian envoy to the United Nations has denounced the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the US as a “serious threat” to the nation’s right to health and have access to medicines.
British police to issue 20 initial fines over Downing Street lockdown parties

Mar 30, 2022 01:26

British police are set to issue 20 initial fines to government officials close to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stands accused of breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules in gatherings at the Downing Street over the past two years.
Iran reports record growth in air travel during New Year holidays

Mar 30, 2022 00:35

The Iranian Transportation Ministry (MRUD) says demand for air travel rose to record highs during the country's New Year holidays as the aviation industry starts to recover from more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions.
Over 350 new COVID-19 cases hospitalized in Iran

Mar 29, 2022 05:48

The number of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours stood at around 350, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran starts COVID vaccine exports, first cargo shipped to Nicaragua

Mar 29, 2022 00:44

Iran has started exports of coronavirus vaccines just six months after it was forced to import foreign-made shots in large quantities to contain a rapidly spreading disease.
Can drugs reduce the risk of long COVID? What scientists know so far

Mar 28, 2022 09:21

Researchers are trying to establish whether existing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments can prevent lasting symptoms.
COVID daily death toll in Iran down to 42

Mar 28, 2022 08:45

The daily deaths from the coronavirus in Iran decreased again on Monday, standing at 42.
China's largest COVID-19 lockdown in two years begins in Shanghai

Mar 28, 2022 07:32

After days of uncertainty, China began its largest lockdown in two years to conduct mass testing in a bid to contain the fresh COVID-19 outbreak in its largest city of Shanghai.