Europe Virus Death Toll Crosses 400,000 As Shops Reopen in France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Coronavirus deaths topped 400,000 Saturday in Europe, the world’s second worst-hit region, as parts of the continent began to reopen shops for the holiday season.
Merkel Urges Patience As German Virus Restrictions Extended
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to remain patient with restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, saying Thursday that with promising vaccines on the way, “there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
US Surpasses 2,000 COVID Deaths in A Day with Hospitals Already Full
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Daily US deaths from COVID-19 surpassed 2,000 for the first since May and with hospitals across the country already full, portending a surge in mortalities to come as the coronavirus pandemic casts a shadow over the holiday season.
Worldwide Race to Procure Ultra-Cold Storage, Transport Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Rigorous cold storage requirements for housing COVID-19 vaccines have ignited global demand for specialized freezers as nations gear up for the fight to suppress the virus.
All-Time High Number of Coronavirus Cases Registered Worldwide in Past Week: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over 4 million people contracted the novel coronavirus infection worldwide in the past seven days, which is the highest-ever weekly growth in cases since the start of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Almost Half of Russians Suffered Financial Losses Due to Coronavirus Pandemic: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost half of the 1,000 surveyed Russian citizens suffered financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a joint survey of the ONF Business Platform and the Online Doctor service.
AstraZeneca: COVID-19 Vaccine 'Highly Effective' Prevention
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine were “highly effective’’ in preventing disease.
France to Start Easing COVID-19 Lockdown Rules in Three Steps, Says Govt Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France will start easing coronavirus lockdown rules in coming weeks, carrying out the process in three stages so as to avoid a new flare up in the pandemic, the government said on Sunday.
WHO COVID Envoy Fears Third Wave, Calls Europe Response 'Incomplete'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A World Health Organization (WHO) special COVID-19 envoy predicted a third wave of the pandemic in Europe in early 2021, if governments repeat what he said was a failure to do what was needed to prevent the second wave of infections.
Eastern Europe Crosses over 5 Million COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The tally of coronavirus cases in the Eastern European sub-region passed 5 million on Saturday, as governments across Europe take measures to try to rein in surging cases.
AstraZeneca Starts New COVID-19 Prevention Trials of Antibody Cocktail
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – AstraZeneca started late-stage trials on Saturday of an experimental long-acting monoclonal antibody combination drug it hopes could be used as a so-called prophylactic to prevent COVID-19 infection in at-risk people for up to 12 months.
Pfizer Applies for US Emergency Use for COVID-19 Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Pfizer Inc said on Friday it has applied to US health regulators for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine, a major step toward providing protection against the new coronavirus for pandemic-weary Americans.
UN: Pandemic Tough on Millions of Mideast, North African Children
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The global pandemic and ensuing lockdown have taken their toll on the mental and physical well-being of millions of kids in the Middle East and North Africa, the UN children's agency said Friday.
Tokyo Coronavirus Cases Hit Record 493, May Raise Alert Level
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record daily high of 493 cases on Wednesday, as local media reported the Japanese capital was preparing to raise its alert level for infections to the highest of four stages.
Most Consumers Unlikely to Spend More Because of Vaccine: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The development and availability of a coronavirus vaccine could improve the outlook for the battered tourism industry but it is unlikely to convince consumers to spend more money in the short term, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Offers Possible Antidote to Deep-Freeze Problem
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of the biggest challenges to delivering a promising coronavirus vaccine based on unprecedented technology to millions around the world just got easier.
Merkel, German States Consider Tougher Pre-Christmas COVID Curbs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders are expected on Monday to impose new measures, including compulsory mask-wearing at schools and drastic restrictions on household gatherings, to tame a second coronavirus wave before Christmas.
Poll Workers Contract Virus, But US Election Day Link Unclear
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Despite painstaking efforts to keep US election sites safe, some poll workers who came in contact with voters on Election Day have tested positive for the coronavirus, including more than two dozen in Missouri and others in New York, Iowa, Indiana and Virginia.
