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Over 11,000 army medical personnel on front line of fighting COVID-19: Commander
Apr 15, 2020 14:02The chief commander of Iran's Army says over 11,000 medical staff of the force have been on the front line in the country’s fight against the COVID-19 disease.
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India’s poor hit hardest as coronavirus lockdown extended
Apr 15, 2020 13:58As coronavirus pandemic grips the entire globe, in some parts of the world it is yet another misery for millions who live hand to mouth. While the majority of businesses in India have been ordered to close, millions of low-paid workers in the private sector are left jobless. These people now have to bear the consequences of a coronavirus lockdown and fight for survival.
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EU to hold donor conference on coronavirus vaccine
Apr 15, 2020 13:51The European Union is set to hold an online fund-raising conference next month to support the creation of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus delivers record blow to US retail sales in March
Apr 15, 2020 13:43US retail sales suffered a record drop in March as mandatory business closures to control the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak depressed demand for a range of goods, setting up consumer spending for its worst decline in decades.
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In time of deadly pandemic, India, Pakistan to lift some curbs to help millions
Apr 15, 2020 11:40In a move to help millions of people hit by lockdowns due to the new coronavirus pandemic, the governments in India and Pakistan will allow particular activities to resume.
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US crackdown on prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic puts inmates on edge
Apr 15, 2020 09:31US authorities’ crackdown on prisoners during the fast-growing COVID-19 pandemic is putting inmates on edge amid concerns that the so-called correctional facilities are acting as petri dishes for the novel coronavirus.
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Pelosi warns Americans to 'ignore the lies of' Trump about coronavirus crisis
Apr 15, 2020 06:52US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned Americans to "ignore the lies" of President Donald Trump about the coronavirus crisis, saying his mismanagement of the pandemic resulted in unnecessary deaths and economic problems in the country.
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Venezuela, Iran discuss ties amid pandemic
Apr 15, 2020 06:36Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, in which both leaders highlighted efforts to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in their countries.
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Feeling more tired than usual during lockdown? Psychologists explain why?
Apr 15, 2020 06:00The coronavirus pandemic has made people confused and uncertain, and given some a sense of trepidation. All these feelings can lead to poor sleep quality, which in turn can make people more tired and anxious. To break this cycle, exercise is a useful tool. Going for a walk or doing an online exercise class can make you feel physically tired but in the longer-term it will reduce feelings of fatigue as your sleep quality improves.
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Why few next weeks are critical in India’s coronavirus war?
Apr 15, 2020 05:55Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the next three to four weeks would be "critical" to prevent the spread of coronavirus in India. Ever since its first case was confirmed on January 30, India has taken a number of measures to try and combat the coronavirus. It has eased testing eligibility and invoked a draconian 122-year-old colonial-era epidemic diseases law to restrict public gatherings, among other things.