India's Modi Extends Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown until May 3
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the country's nationwide lockdown until May 3 in a bid to contain the continued spread of the coronavirus, but said that some states which have avoided outbreaks may be allowed to resume "important activities."
Global Coronavirus Cases Approach Two Million, Doubling in under Two Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reported COVID-19 cases around the world approached two million on Monday, doubling in 11 days as World Health Organization officials caution patience before lifting social distancing restrictions.
Morocco Arrests over 4,300 for Breaching Emergency Rules
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 4,300 people were arrested over the weekend in Morocco for breaching emergency rules in place to combat the novel coronavirus, according to official figures.
ADB Announces $20bln Coronavirus Rescue Package
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Asian Development Bank said Monday it will roll out a massive $20 billion package to help developing member nations weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Police Collect Nearly 800 Bodies from Ecuador’s Coronavirus Epicenter
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ecuador said police have removed almost 800 bodies in recent weeks from homes in Guayaquil, the epicenter of the country’s coronavirus outbreak, after the disease overwhelmed emergency services, hospitals and funeral parlors.
Some 46,000 Patients Recover from Coronavirus in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman announced on Monday that nearly 46,000 coronavirus positive cases in the country have fully recovered from the infectious disease.
South Korea to Ship 600,000 Coronavirus Testing Kits to US on Tuesday: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea plans to send 600,000 coronavirus testing kits to the United States on Tuesday in the first such shipment following a request from US President Donald Trump, a Seoul official said.
Coronavirus Infection, Mortality Rates Falling in Majority of Iran’s Provinces: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s deputy health minister said the novel coronavirus infection rate and the number of deaths have been on the decline in most of the country’s provinces.
US Records 1,514 Coronavirus Deaths in Past 24 Hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States recorded 1,514 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University as of 8.30pm Sunday (0030 GMT Monday).
Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak Go Counter to Humanity’s Interests: Iran’s UN Mission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations denounced unilateral sanctions for impairing the world’s ability to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic, saying the maintenance of sanctions amid such a global health crisis runs counter to the common interests of humanity.
'I Owe Them My Life': Boris Johnson Hails Hospital Staff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he owes his life to the National Health Service staff who treated him for COVID-19, ahead of figures Sunday in which the UK is expected to surpass 10,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
Coronavirus Will Dominate Agenda of Germany's EU Presidency: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The coronavirus outbreak will dominate the agenda of the European Union when Germany takes over the rotating council presidency in the second half of this year, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas wrote in an opinion article.
Coronavirus Cases Exceed 71,000 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 71,000, of whom nearly 44,000 have fully recovered from the disease, the Health Ministry spokesperson said.
Pandemic A 'Perfect Storm' for South Asia, World Bank Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of the coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.
One in Three UK Surgeons Lacks Enough Protective Kit, Survey Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Surgeons treating COVID-19 patients have a “terrifying” lack of personal protective equipment that is risking lives, the profession’s leaders warned.
President: Iran Addressing COVID-19 Better Than Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic is in better conditions in dealing with the novel coronavirus outbreak compared to Europe, although Iran is struggling against the virus of sanctions at the same time.
UK Pledges 200 Million Pounds in Aid to Help Stop Second Coronavirus Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain said Sunday it was pledging 200 million pounds ($248 million) to the World Health Organization (WHO) and charities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in vulnerable countries and so help prevent a second wave of infections.
China's Guangzhou Says Enforces Coronavirus Curbs Equally for Foreigners, Citizens
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's southern city of Guangzhou treats foreigners and Chinese nationals equally in enforcing measures to contain the coronavirus, local government officials said on Sunday, as the city steps up scrutiny of foreigners.
