Fauci: Trump Downplaying COVID-19 Threat 'Not A Good Thing'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' leading infectious disease expert, seemed to be at odds with President Donald Trump on Friday regarding the current state of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the president publicly downplaying it.
More than Half of Residents in Big US Cities Are Struggling Financially amid Coronavirus Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than half of US families in the country's largest cities are struggling to pay their credit cards and access medical care, a recent poll shows that underscores the ongoing economic toll of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 Cases in Iran Close to 400,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran is about to hit 400,000, the Health Ministry said.
Vaccine Trust Growing in Europe, Falling Elsewhere: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Public trust in vaccine safety is slowly growing in Europe even as it dips in parts of Asia and Africa, researchers said Friday, calling for more investment in health information campaigns for the forthcoming Covid-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca Pauses Coronavirus Vaccine Trial, Rollout Doubts Dent Shares
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – AstraZeneca paused global trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine after an unexplained illness in a participant, denting the British drugmaker’s shares on Wednesday as the move was seen as dimming prospects for an early rollout.
Nearly 340,000 Coronavirus Cases Recover in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some 340,000 people infected with the novel coronavirus have recovered from the disease in Iran, the Health Ministry’s spokesperson said.
COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Lives of Millions of Children: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Disruptions to health services due to the pandemic are putting millions of additional lives at risk worldwide, the United Nations said Wednesday, warning that COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress in reducing child mortality.
Xi Jinping Defends China's Coronavirus Response amid Global Flak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his country's handling of the coronavirus saying Beijing acted in an open and transparent manner, and that it had taken concrete efforts that helped save tens of millions of lives around the world during the pandemic.
Biden, Trump Battle over Prospect of COVID-19 Vaccine Delivered before Election Day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump agreed Monday on the need for a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
Coronavirus in Iran: Daily Death Toll Stands at 132
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of patients who have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran over the past 24 hours has reached 132, as the total number of cases since the outbreak of the disease in the country has surpassed 391,000, the Health Ministry said.
New COVID-19 Vaccine from Oxford Begins Early-Stage Human Trials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new experimental COVID-19 vaccine originating from the University of Oxford has begun human trials in Australia in partnership with the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer.
UK Police See 21% Rise in Assaults on Officers during Coronavirus Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Assaults on police officers in the UK increased by 21 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown, according to figures, with forces reporting a “particularly distasteful trend” of spitting and coughing among offenders.
Coronavirus in Iran: Recoveries Top 335,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 335,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran as of Monday, the Health Ministry said.
India's Coronavirus Infections Overtake Brazil As Some Rail Services Resume
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India displaced Brazil on Monday to take second place after the United States in terms of coronavirus infections, with 90,082 new cases whose numbers are expected to grow, while some cities re-opened underground train services shuttered for months.
Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Exceed 27 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A number of the confirmed novel coronavirus cases worldwide exceeded on Monday the figure of 27 million, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University, which relies on the data of international organizations, federal and local authorities.
Coronavirus in Iran: Some 2,000 New Cases Detected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly 2,000 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, almost half of whom have been admitted to the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Australia’s COVID-19 Epicenter Extends Hard Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia’s coronavirus hot spot state of Victoria on Sunday extended a hard lockdown in its capital Melbourne by two weeks to the end of September as infection rates have declined more slowly than hoped.
Harris Wouldn’t Trust Trump on Pre-Election Virus Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris said in comments released Saturday that if a coronavirus vaccine is available before November’s election, she would not take President Donald Trump’s word on its safety and efficacy.
