China Eases Coronavirus Lockdown in Wuhan amid Concerns (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China’s Wuhan city is relaxing its tough two-month lockdown but still testing residents regularly as concerns still remain in China over an influx of infected patients from overseas.
Coronavirus Could Push Half A Billion People into Poverty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion people globally into poverty, the charity Oxfam has warned.
Prisoners in Hazmat Suits Bury NYC Covid-19 Victims in Mass Graves (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Prisoners in hazmat suits were spotted digging mass graves on Hart Island in New York City to bury victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Threat to Global Peace, Stability, UN Chief Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The head of the United Nations has called the coronavirus pandemic the “fight of a generation” and a threat to world peace and security.
New Health Protocols Must Be Observed by All: Iran President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s new smart distancing initiative aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic will come into effect from April 11 and must be followed by all.
Iranian, Turkish Parliament Speakers Discuss Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The speakers of the Iranian and Turkish parliaments discussed ways for joint action between the two neighbors in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus Updates: Over 32,300 Patients Recover in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 32,300 coronavirus patients in Iran have fully recovered from the disease as the pace of recoveries is quickening, the Health Ministry’s spokesman announced Thursday.
Iranian Adviser Urges Muslims to Help Palestine in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker called on the world Muslims to assist the Palestinian nation in the battle with the coronavirus.
Iran, Kazakhstan FMs Discuss Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan weighed plans for concerted action in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Welcomes Putin’s Idea for Green Corridor in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to create a green corridor for the global battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
'Now Is Not the Time to Relax Measures': WHO Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Despite "positive signs" from some countries, it is too early to scale back measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization's European office said Wednesday, April 8.
Spain Warns EU Future at Risk over Financial Response to Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union's future is in jeopardy if it cannot come up with a joint financial response to combat the new coronavirus, Spanish officials warned on Wednesday, after the bloc failed to agree on more support for their reeling economies.
Iran Says Ready to Share COVID-19 Battle Experience with Armenia, Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Foreign minister of Iran expressed the country’s readiness to share its experience in the battle with the novel coronavirus with the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Chinese Ambassador Calls Attempt to Stigmatize China 'Political Virus'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese Ambassador to Britain Liu Xiaoming said on Tuesday that attempts to stigmatize China is a "political virus" that undermines international cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Nearing 4,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus deaths in Iran has risen to 3,993, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
US’ Alleged Hegemony Crushed by Coronavirus: Iranian Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic revealed the emptiness of the US government’s self-proclaimed hegemony, as it has failed to contain the disease even inside America, a senior adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker said.
Global Recoveries from COVID-19 Surpass 300,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people worldwide who have recovered from the novel coronavirus crossed 300,000 early Wednesday, according to figures compiled by US-based Johns Hopkins University.
US Sanctions Serving Coronavirus, Detrimental to Entire World
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations stressed the need for the removal of the US’ unilateral sanctions for an effective global battle with the coronavirus, saying those sanctions harm the whole world amid the efforts to contain the pandemic.
