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Coronavirus in Iran: 376 new cases hospitalized
Dec 21, 2021 12:11The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours stood at 376, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
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COVID daily death toll in Iran stands at 41
Dec 21, 2021 08:13The daily deaths from the coronavirus in Iran decreased again on Monday, standing at 41.
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'Tidal wave': Omicron threatens to put US COVID-19 surge into overdrive
Dec 21, 2021 05:56US public health officials say Omicron variant is likely to become the dominant variant in the country, following fast-moving spreads in countries such as South Africa and the United Kingdom, and could strain hospitals still struggling to contain this summer's Delta variant surge.
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Iran’s envoy to Yemen dies days after contracting COVID-19 after delayed evacuation
Dec 21, 2021 05:28Iran's ambassador to Yemen, Hassan Irloo, has died of COVID-19 complications after certain countries delayed his return home for medical treatment.
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Asian markets tumble on Omicron spike, Biden spending bill doubts
Dec 20, 2021 11:55Asian stocks and oil prices sank Monday on fears about a fresh global surge in coronavirus infections and as the future of US President Joe Biden's massive social spending bill was thrown into doubt after it lost the crucial vote of a moderate Democrat.
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Boris Johnson and staff pictured partying in Downing Street garden in May 2020
Dec 20, 2021 11:04Britain's Guardian newspaper on Sunday published a picture of Prime Minister Boris Johnson alongside his wife and up to 17 staff partying in the Downing Street garden during lockdown in May 2020.
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Three US Democratic lawmakers test positive for COVID-19
Dec 20, 2021 05:46Three Democratic US lawmakers have announced that they have breakthrough coronavirus infections amid a nationwide surge in cases.
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How severe are Omicron infections?
Dec 19, 2021 17:16As cases spread and countries plan their response, researchers await crucial data on the severity of the disease caused by the coronavirus variant.
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Omicron makes landfall in Iran, authorities urge booster shots
Dec 19, 2021 14:22Iranian health ministry has detected a first case of infection in the country with the Omicron coronavirus variant as authorities insist booster vaccinations should cover all adults in the country to prevent a fresh wave of the disease.
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Over six million recover from COVID-19 in Iran
Dec 19, 2021 08:58More than six million coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry said.