COVID-19 lockdown moves most cities out of “red” zone

TEHRAN – Strict COVID-19 restrictions which took effect on October 26 have caused 87 out of 89 infected cities to get out of the high-risk “red” zone.

Iranian sports journalist Rostamnamadi dies due to coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iranian sports journalist Arash Rostamnamadi has died on Saturday after contracting COVID-19.

Actor Parviz Purhosseini dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN -- Veteran stage and screen actor Parviz Purhosseini died of COVID-19 at the age of 79 at Tehran’s Firuzgar Hospital on Friday morning, his son Purang has confirmed.

Director Kambuzia Partovi passes away of COVID-19  

TEHRAN – Iranian screenwriter and filmmaker Kambuzia Partovi died of COVID-19 at Tehran’s Day Hospital on Tuesday. He was 65.

Traffic restriction aims to curb COVID-19

The National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control has issued a directive, banning private vehicles from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. in cities which are on high alert in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus.

UNESCO sites shut down amid third wave of COVID-19 in Iran

TEHRAN - Most of Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, cultural heritage museums, and historical sites across the country have gone on lockdown for at least two weeks in cities defined as the high-risk “red” zones due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iranian voice actor Changiz Jalilvand dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN – Changiz Jalilvand, the Iranian voice actor who lent his voice to Marlon Brando and Paul Newman in many acclaimed movies dubbed for Persian audiences, died of COVID-19 in a Tehran hospital on Sunday. 

Home-to-home COVID-19 screening conducted

On Thursday, a group of charitable foundations carried out a home-to-home screening plan in a southern Tehran neighborhood to identify people who may have the COVID-19 virus but appear healthy or have only mild symptoms.

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Future of Transportation Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic

Mohammadreza Dezfulian, one of entrepreneurs and mangers of the logistics and transportation industry, has, in an analysis, weighed in on the importance of this industry during the corornavirus outbreak, its future and the necessity of offering special support to drivers working in this industry.

Iran among top five producers of COVID-19 rapid antigen-detection kits

TEHRAN – Iran is one of the top five manufacturers of coronavirus antigen-based rapid detection kits in the world.

Remdesivir production line comes on stream

A pharmaceutical plant in northern Gilan province is producing remdesivir, a drug which is given to hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Coronavirus cuts Iran tourist arrivals by 72%: UNWTO

TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals to Iran plunged 72% during the first eight months of the year when compared to 2019, the World Tourism Organization reported, highlighting the severe impact of COVID-19 as the main factor.

COVID-19 outpatient facilities to increase fourfold

TEHRAN – Health Minister Saeed Namaki announced that the number of centers offering healthcare services to COVID-19 patients will increase from 1,200 to 5,000 in the future.

IPL Matchweek 2 to be played as scheduled: official

TEHRAN – Iran Professional League (IPL) Matchweek 2 will be played as scheduled according to acting head of Iran Football League Organization Soheil Mahdi.

Blood donation in the time of corona

Iranian People all over the country are donating blood as the coronavirus pandemic has slashed the number of donors by around 20 percent over the past eight months. Studies show that the plasma driven from recovered patients can be used in the treatment of COVID-19 with the help of the patient's immune system. The best time for plasma donation is at least 14 and preferably 28 days after recovery, and donors should age 18 to 60 years.

8 Iranian coronavirus vaccines on WHO candidates list

TEHRAN – Eight homegrown COVID-19 vaccines have been listed among 48 promising candidates of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Ultimate altruism: Iranian teacher fighting COVID-19 passes away while teaching on hospital bed

TEHRAN – Maryam Arbabi, one of the committed teachers of Garmeh city in North Khorasan province, who was teaching on the hospital bed passed away after days of fighting coronavirus.

Rouhani says Iran ready to share experiences in Coronavirus fight 

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran announced on Tuesday that Iran is ready to share its experiences with regional countries, including members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), in “combating COVID-19”.

Iranian wrestling referee Jeddi passes away

TEHRAN – Iranian international retired wrestling referee Rahim Jeddi passed away on Tuesday.

Daily COVID-19 tests to reach up to 100,000: minister

TEHRAN – Coronavirus diagnostic tests being conducted daily in the country will reach up to 100,000 from currently 45,000, Saeed Namaki, the Minister of Health, has announced.

IIDCYA to announce winners of Clean Hands painting contest tomorrow online

TEHRAN – Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) will announce the winners of the International Clean Hands, Save Lives Painting Contest on Monday online.

Some $4m paid to support tourism businesses in Mazandaran 

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has paid more than 171 billion rials ($4 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the northern province of Mazandaran.  

Benefactors donate $182m to counter COVID-19

TEHRAN – Philanthropists in Iran have made a total contribution of 7.7 trillion rials (nearly $182 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in the fight against COVID-19, Shahin Mohammad Sadeghi, an advisor to the health minister, has said, IRNA reported.