Over Half A Million Chinese Sign WHO Letter Demanding Probe into US Lab: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over half a million Chinese citizens have signed a joint letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) calling for a probe into US Fort Detrick Lab to "prevent" future epidemics, a report said.
COVID Cases, Hospital Admissions, Deaths on Rise in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have died in Iran in the past 24 hours once again soared past 200, as the number of new cases and those admitted to the hospital also continues to grow amid the fifth wave of the pandemic.
Melbourne Extends COVID-19 Lockdown as Australia Fails to Stop Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia’s two largest cities are set to stay under tight COVID-19 restrictions as Melbourne on Monday extended a five-day snap lockdown designed to curb a virulent outbreak.
COVID Death Toll Soars Past 87,000 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus infection in Iran exceeded 87,000 on Sunday amid an increase in the number of new cases and the hospital admissions.
'Long COVID-19' Fears Grow in UK As Curbs End, Delta Variant Cases Surge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – For about one million people across Britain, COVID-19 did not just go away. Instead it lingered, causing exhaustion, shortness of breath, cognitive issues and other health problems.
Fauci: US Might 'Still Have Polio' If Media Back Then Opposed Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top US scientist Anthony Fauci on Saturday blasted commentators who sound an anti-vaccination theme, saying America might still be battling smallpox and polio if today's kind of misinformation existed back then.
France Opens Doors to Vaccinated COVID-19 Travelers, Restricts Others
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France will reinforce restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 infections, while opening its doors to those who have received all their shots, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday.
Iran’s President-Elect Meets COVID Vaccine Experts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with local authorities and experts engaged in the development and distribution of vaccines for the coronavirus.
Total COVID Cases in Iran Top 3.5 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran since its outbreak in February 2020 has surpassed 3.5 million, while more than 3.11 million patients have recovered across the country.
Sydney Tightens Lockdown as Australia’s COVID-19 Cases Rise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Australian city of Sydney on Saturday ordered a shutdown of building sites, banned non-essential retail and threatened fines for employers who make staff come into the office as new COVID-19 cases kept rising three weeks into a citywide lockdown.
One in Two Covid Hospital Cases Develop Complications: Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As many as one in every two people hospitalized with severe Covid-19 go on to develop other health complications, according to comprehensive new research released on Friday.
COVID Daily Deaths in Iran Close to 200
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the coronavirus in Iran rose to 199 on Friday as the country is struggling with the fifth wave of the pandemic.
New COVID Cases, Death Toll Rising in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of new coronavirus cases detected in Iran has soared to above 23,000 and the daily deaths have surpassed 180 as the country is struggling with the fifth wave of the pandemic after the spread of the Delta variant.
Poll: Biden Approval on Coronavirus Slips 2 Percentage Points
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Support of US President Joe Biden's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has slipped by 2 percentage points, a new Hill-HarrisX poll found.
Nearly 2,400 COVID Patients Hospitalized in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus cases who have been admitted to hospitals across Iran over the past 24 hours has been close to 2,400, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
COVID-19 Vaccine Shortage Hits Indian Capital, Several States
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Indian capital city Delhi and several others states have claimed their ongoing COVID-19 vaccination programme has been affected by a shortage of vaccine stocks.
Lack of COVID Awareness at Euro Final 'Devastating': WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A WHO epidemiologist said she had been devastated to watch unmasked crowds singing and shouting at the Euro 2020 soccer final in London on Sunday, expressing concerns that it would spur COVID-19 transmission, including of the Delta variant.
Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Surpasses 86,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus infection in Iran exceeded 86,000 on Monday as the number of the new cases tested positive and the hospital admissions has also soared amid the fifth wave of the pandemic.
