Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Trump on Friday signed a bipartisan $2 trillion economic relief package aimed at helping American workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
French PM Warns 'Difficult' Days Ahead over Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France's prime minister raised the alarm Friday over an "extremely high" surge in coronavirus cases in the country and warned things will be "difficult" in the coming days.
Singapore Threatens Prison for Close Encounters in Stringent Virus Measures
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Getting within a meter of another person at a restaurant or a shopping queue in Singapore can now land you in prison under some of the toughest punishments seen worldwide to implement social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia Shuts State Hotels, Resorts As Coronavirus Cases Rise Past 1,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia ordered its vast network of state-run hotels, resorts and recreational facilities to shut down from March 28 until June 1, as its number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose past 1,000.
China Reports One Local Coronavirus Case, 54 Imported, Cuts International Flights
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted coronavirus case in three days and 54 new imported cases, as Beijing ordered airlines to sharply cut international flights, for fear travelers could reignite the coronavirus outbreak.
Germany Ramps Up Coronavirus Tests to 500,000 A Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany has boosted its coronavirus test rate to 500,000 a week, with the early detection helping in part to keep the country’s death toll relatively low, a virologist said Thursday.
Nine Doctors Die from Coronavirus in Philippines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association said Thursday, as hospitals were overwhelmed and medics complained about a lack of protection on the front lines.
South Korea Warns of Deportation, Jail for Quarantine Violators
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea warned on Thursday that it will deport foreigners while its citizens could face jail if they violate self-quarantine rules after a surge in imported coronavirus cases.
Malaysia's King, Queen Quarantined after Staffers Test Positive for Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Malaysia's King and Queen are currently under quarantine after seven staff from Istana Negara (their official residence) tested positive for coronavirus, national news agency Bernama reported Thursday.
US Reaches 1,000 Deaths in Coronavirus Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll in the United States topped 1,000 on Wednesday night as the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the country.
Coronavirus Cases in Russia Reach 658 after Biggest Daily Rise: Government
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Russia reached 658 on Wednesday, a day after the mayor of Moscow told President Vladimir Putin that the real scale of the problem in the Russian capital far exceeded official figures.
Coronavirus Cases Exceed 27,000 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients in Iran exceeded 27,000 on Wednesday, more than 9,600 of whom have recovered from the disease, the Health Ministry announced.
UK Parliament Set to Close for Four Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain's parliament is set to suspend sitting for at least four weeks from Wednesday as part of the government's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
India Struggles with Coronavirus Shutdown; Pakistan Cases Hit 1,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India woke up on Wednesday to a sweeping lockdown of its 1.3 billion people, one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to fight the coronavirus, but the order didn’t stop crowds of people thronging to stock up at grocery shops and chemists.
Iran UN Envoy Urges World to Defy US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations called on the international community to disobey the US’ economic terrorism against the Iranian people.
IRGC Launches Biodefense Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force started a biological defense exercise across Iran with the participation of modern warfare units.
Iran Imposes Travel Bans to Contain COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian administration unveiled new travel restrictions and bans as part of the efforts against the spread of the coronavirus.
China Sending Iran New Aid Shipment, Vows Support in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top Chinese politician gave an assurance that his country will keep supporting Iran in the battle with the coronavirus epidemic, saying a new shipment of medicine and health supplies will be delivered to Iran within the next few days.
