EU Urges New Measures to Mitigate Coronavirus Second Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Commission urged EU members states Thursday to better explain and enforce social distancing and hygiene rules to halt a dangerous new wave of coronavirus infections.
Embassy Urges Washington to Fight Coronavirus, Not Russian Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russian Embassy in Washington called upon the US government to focus its effort on fighting the coronavirus rather than criticizing the Russian vaccine.
10,000 More Deaths than Usual Occurred in UK Homes since June
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some 10,000 more deaths than usual have occurred in peoples’ private homes since mid June, long after the peak in COVID deaths, prompting fears that people may still be avoiding health services and delaying sending their loved ones to care homes.
World's Workers Lost $3.5 Trillion in Wages amid Pandemic, Says UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavier toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN said Wednesday, with hundreds of millions of jobs lost and workers suffering a "massive" drop in earnings.
Coronavirus in Iran: Death Toll Nearing 25,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from COVID-19 infection in Iran has nearly reached 25,000, while more than 365,000 patients have recovered from the disease in the country so far, the Health Ministry said.
200,000 Dead as Trump Vilifies Science, Prioritizes Politics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - With the nation’s COVID-19 death toll at 200,000, US President Donald Trump is engaged in an ongoing war against his administration’s own scientists.
Over 363,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 363,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry said.
Number of Coronavirus Cases Worldwide Up by Almost 2 mln in One Week: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The number of people who contracted novel coronavirus worldwide increased by almost two million in the week of September 14-20, while the number of deaths grew by 37,700 in the reported period, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday night.
US to Surpass Grim Milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll from the spread of coronavirus in the United States was approaching over 200,000 lives on Monday, more than double the number of fatalities in India, the country reporting the second-highest number of cases in the world.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 3,300 New Cases Detected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Of more than 3,340 new coronavirus patients detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, nearly 1,500 ones have been admitted to the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
UK to Fine Quarantine-Breakers Up to $13,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain's government will fine people who refuse an order to self-isolate up to 10,000 pounds ($13,000) as the country sees a sharp surge in coronavirus infections.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll Above 180
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of patients who have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran over the past 24 hours has reached 183, the Health Ministry said.
Threat of Lethal Autumn Looms in Europe after COVID-19 Reprieve
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As vacations and parties fed a late-summer surge of COVID-19 in Europe, there's been one reassuring constant: a lower death toll. The latest numbers out of the continent's hardest-hit countries show the relief may only be temporary.
Only One in 10 to Be Protected from COVID-19 in First Year of Vaccine Use
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Just one in 10 of the world's population is likely to be protected against COVID-19 in the first year of a vaccine being made available, experts said.
Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Exceeds 24,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total death toll from COVID-19 in Iran surpassed 24,000 on Saturday, the Health Ministry spokeswoman said, noting also that more than 357,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.
New UK Lockdown Likely Sooner Rather than Later
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain is likely to need to reintroduce some national coronavirus lockdown measures sooner rather than later, a former senior government health adviser said on Saturday.
Over 353,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 353,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry said.
Global Coronavirus Cases to Soon Surpass 30 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global coronavirus cases are expected to pass 30 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing.
