COVID-19 Is Dr. Anthony Fauci's 'Worst Nightmare'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Coronavirus is "my worst nightmare," in some ways more than Ebola or HIV, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Washington Troops Hit with Coronavirus after Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Members of the Washington DC National Guard have tested positive for coronavirus in the wake of their deployment during recent protests in the US capital, the guard said Tuesday.
World Leaders Won't Gather at UN for First Time in 75 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The president of the UN General Assembly said Monday that world leaders will not visit New York for their annual gathering in late September for the first time in the 75-year history of the United Nations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man Held for Planning Attack on Muslims in Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Germany have detained a man on suspicion of planning to kill Muslims in an attack inspired by the 2019 mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, prosecutors said Monday.
NYC Begins Reopening after Three Months of Coronavirus Outbreak, Hardship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Exactly 100 days since its first case of the coronavirus was confirmed, New York City, which weathered extensive hardship as an epicenter of the worldwide outbreak, is set to take the first tentative steps towards reopening its doors on Monday.
Britain Starts Mandatory Self-Quarantine for Arrivals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Most people arriving in Britain from Monday will have to self-isolate for two weeks under a new coronavirus restriction that has been roundly condemned by the ailing aviation sector.
UK Support for Johnson's Conservatives Falls As COVID Deaths Rise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three opinion polls released in Britain on Saturday showed support falling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party, as public confidence in the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic declines.
China Defends COVID-19 Response in New Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior Chinese officials, releasing a lengthy report on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, defended their government’s actions and said that China provided information in a timely and transparent manner.
Global Coronavirus Cases near 7 Million As Outbreak Grows in Brazil, India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global cases of the novel coronavirus neared 7 million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India.
Bolsonaro Threatens to Pull Brazil from WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Jair Bolsonaro threatened Friday to withdraw Brazil from the World Health Organization, following in the footsteps of his US counterpart, Donald Trump, accusing it of "ideological bias."
Wear Masks in Public, Says WHO in New COVID-19 Advice
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.
UK Leads Fall in Global Trust in Government COVID Responses: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – People across almost all the world’s leading rich economies have turned more skeptical about their governments’ handling of the coronavirus pandemic with confidence slumping the most in Britain, a survey showed on Thursday.
UK PM Urges Global Effort at Vaccine Summit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for a “new era of global health co-operation” as he prepared to host a vaccine fundraising summit on Thursday under the shadow of coronavirus.
UN Chief Asks for Protection of People on the Move during Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday asked for protection of people on the move in face of COVID-19.
Global COVID-19 Cases Top 6.2 mln: Johns Hopkins
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 6.2 million, while the death toll has topped 375,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Hydroxychloroquine: A Drug Dividing Opinion Worldwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Banned in some countries, promoted in others, the drug hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for the new coronavirus is dividing opinion worldwide.
Latin America Virus Cases Top 1mln As UK, Russia Ease Lockdowns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin America have surged past one million, while hard-hit Britain and Russia eased lockdowns Monday, despite not having their outbreaks fully under control.
Pope: Pull Together, Avoid Pessimism in This Coronavirus Era
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pope Francis is cautioning against pessimism as many people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns to lament that nothing will ever be the same.
