Coronavirus

Rise is mental distress after coronavirus outbreak

Mar 28, 2020 15:00

Suicide hotlines across the United States have been reporting new increases in the number of suicide calls since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus pandemic grounds 90 percent of Iranian flights at peak season

Mar 28, 2020 14:58

Iranian airlines have cancelled nearly 90 percent of their flights planned for a holiday season after the novel coronavirus pandemic caused many travelers to stay at home.
Russia slams latest US pressure on Venezuela amid epidemic as 'tool of genocide'

Mar 28, 2020 14:50

Russia has slammed the Trump administration's “narco-terrorism” allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as “absurd,” further noting that persisting US sanctions against Venezuela could develop into “a tool of genocide” when coupled with the coronavirus epidemic.
Rouhani: Iran’s health infrastructure ready for possible COVID-19 spike

Mar 28, 2020 08:20

President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran's health infrastructure is strong enough and prepared to counter a possible rise in COVID-19 cases.
Pentagon says it is alarmed by coronavirus trend in several US states

Mar 28, 2020 07:59

Top American military generals say the US Defense Department is monitoring coronavirus infection trends in several cities and states with concern and considering where to deploy troops, as the sum of known US infections climbed well past 100,000, with more than 1,600 dead.
Confusion over Iran waiver as Russia blames US for virus flare-up

Mar 28, 2020 07:43

Russia has called for urgent removal of US sanctions against Iran, arguing that the bans have led to the flare-up of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Turkey accuses Saudi Arabia of concealing coronavirus cases among pilgrims

Mar 28, 2020 02:39

Turkey says its first cases of the new coronavirus were detected among those returning from Saudi Arabia, accusing Riyadh of concealing the number of patients among pilgrims.
Fears of domestic violence rise as millions in Europe confined over virus

Mar 28, 2020 02:10

With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence.
Italy: Drones to monitor social distancing in Messina amid coronavirus

Mar 28, 2020 02:06

Messina mayor, Cateno De Luca attended on Friday a test launch of drones that will monitor social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Italy says peak of coronavirus epidemic yet to come

Mar 28, 2020 00:39

The head of Italy’s national health institute says the peak of the country’s coronavirus epidemic is yet to come despite hefty increases in new infections and deaths in many recent days.