Coronavirus

Iran reports lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases in more than one year

Dec 12, 2021 02:49

Iran's Health Ministry has registered 1,686 new daily COVID-19 infections, the lowest tally over the past 460 days, marking a sharp decline in cases as the fifth wave of the pandemic subsides.
US weapons industry continues to thrive during pandemic

Dec 11, 2021 06:24

Major U.S. arms companies accounted for no less than 54 percent of all weapons sales of the world's 100 biggest arms suppliers in 2020, according to a new report, the latest in an annual series published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
How bad is Omicron? What scientists know so far

Dec 11, 2021 06:22

COVID researchers are working at breakneck speed to learn about the variant’s transmissibility, severity and ability to evade vaccines.
UK PM in trouble over alleged Downing Street party

Dec 11, 2021 05:15

The party allegedly happened while UK was under tough COVID-related restrictions. The scandal has seriously harmed the Conservative party. Calls are now growing on Johnson to resign.
Zero daily COVID-19 related deaths announced in nine Iranian provinces

Dec 10, 2021 13:57

The Health Ministry has announced zero daily Covid deaths among nine of the 32 Iranian provinces in Iran.
Fauci optimistic after early reports suggest Omicron lacks 'great degree of severity'

Dec 09, 2021 13:00

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to emerge in the U.S., top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said that preliminary findings are encouraging.
Businesses, unions call for state help as UK launches Plan B virus curbs

Dec 09, 2021 12:11

The British government has come under harsh criticism for launching Plan B coronavirus restrictions, with some critics accusing Prime Minister Boris Johnson of trying to “save his own skin” by announcing the curbs as a diversion from the week’s political scandals.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily deaths reach 78

Dec 09, 2021 10:35

The number of coronavirus patients who have died across Iran during the past 24 hours has stood at 78, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Iran fully ready to roll out coronavirus booster program: Vice President

Dec 09, 2021 03:10

Iran’s Vice President Mohamamd Mokhber has announced the country’s full preparedness for rolling out coronavirus booster vaccinations amid efforts by the government to prevent a fresh surge in the number of infections.
Austria plans to lift lockdown, curbs to remain for unvaccinated

Dec 08, 2021 10:06

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced that the country's partial coronavirus lockdown will end next week but unvaccinated people will still face restrictions.