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2020-05-10 21:10
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Iran’s social, religious unity ‘a world model for coronavirus response’
TEHRAN – Iran could considerably reduce COVID-19 infections and death toll since the onset of the outbreak, the reason behind which is mainly social and religious unity among Iranians that can be run as a role model anywhere in the world, Alireza Marandi, head of Iran’s Academy of Medical Sciences has said.
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2020-05-05 17:54
Germany imports Iranian-made COVID-19 test kits
TEHRAN – A consignment of COVID-19 diagnostic kits manufactured by an Iranian knowledge-based company has been exported to Germany.
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2020-05-05 00:16
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Coronavirus brought healthcare reforms into sharp focus
TEHRAN – The coronavirus outbreak proved that one-dimensional health systems cannot survive from health-threatening crises, which occur every few years in the form of infectious diseases, a mere view of treatment is not enough, so that the need for healthcare reforms should be brought into sharp focus.
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2020-05-03 20:01
Flight to return Iranians from Austria amid coronavirus
TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Vienna has issued a statement announcing that “a flight will be launched to return Iranians living in Austria and its neighboring countries, following the outbreak of COVID-19.”
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2020-05-02 19:06
Official warns of second, third waves of coronavirus
TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz, head of the Food and Drug Administration, has warned that the nation needs to prepare for a 'second and third wave' of coronavirus in October and November until a vaccine is developed.
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2020/04/27
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Building resilient cities, a post-coronavirus necessity
TEHRAN – When a global disaster spreads out in the form of coronavirus pandemic, how communities will survive the aftermath crosses everyone’s mind, However, how can one particular intervention succeed in strengthening a city against epidemics and disasters?
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2020-04-26 16:49
Venezuela seeking Iran's experience in fighting coronavirus
TEHRAN – The Venezuelan deputy health minister Maria Gabriela Castillo has said her country is seeking to use Iran's successful experiences in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, IRNA reported on Sunday.
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2020-04-24 18:18
National scheme launched to support the deprived during Ramadan
TEHRAN – A national scheme called “Faithful Aid” was launched across the country on Thursday with the aim of supporting vulnerable groups during the holy month of Ramadan and helping low-income families amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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2020-04-19 19:47
Iran ready to offer COVID-19 diagnostic system free of charge
TEHRAN – The Iranian research institute for information and communication technology has announced it is ready to provide the homegrown system for diagnosing the novel coronavirus with more than 97 percent accuracy for free to medical and research centers around the world.
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2020-04-18 20:00
Over 63 Iranian health workers martyred in fight against coronavirus
TEHRAN – Over 63 health workers have lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus so far, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday.
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2020-04-18 19:02
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Coronavirus crisis: a time for lasting togetherness
TEHRAN – In the wake of coronavirus, many people have faced difficulty earning income or finding self-protective products due to lock-down measures, but benefactors stood up and volunteering opportunities cropped up, which highly reflects that togetherness never ends.
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2020-04-15 22:57
All-Iranian anti-corona products to hit market within month
TEHRAN – Iranian-made medical items will be soon mass-produced and hit the market within the next month, Babak Shokri, vice chancellor of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences has stated.
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2020-04-15 00:15
Iranian province to follow South Korea in coronavirus combat
TEHRAN – Experts in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province have prepared a plan based on a successful model implemented in South Korea to counter the coronavirus epidemic.
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2020/04/13
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Knowledge-based companies pushing for ‘surge in production’
TEHRAN – Iran has developed plans to support and empower knowledge-based companies as a step forward to materialize the goal of a surge in production, as the economy is grappling with the coronavirus predicament.
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2020-04-12 14:59
Coronavirus: Iran confirms 71,686 infections, 4,474 deaths
TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 71,686 of whom 4,474 have died and 43,894 recovered.
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2020-04-11 18:54
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Iran is unrivaled in Middle East for anti-corona measures: VP
TEHRAN – Sourena Sattari, Vice President for Science and Technology, has said that Iran’s technological measures in the fight against coronavirus is unrivaled among the Middle Eastern countries.
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2020-04-07 18:48
By Faranak Bakhtiari
World Health Day: dedicated medics on frontline fighting the invisible enemy
TEHRAN – This time, medical professionals have gone far to help patients afflicted by the coronavirus, so the least we can do is supporting them and paying tribute to those putting themselves at risk battling against a dangerous enemy which is not even visible.
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2020-04-05 17:08
By Faranak Bakhtiari
COVID-19 crisis: washing hands for 20 seconds, not wasting water for 20 seconds
TEHRAN – These days, it is strictly recommended to wash our hands for 20 seconds as a great step to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but unfortunately many leave the tap running at the same time. This issue poses the greatest threat to the environment.
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2020-04-04 16:52
Iranian-made COVID-19 diagnostic system unveiled
TEHRAN – The first Iranian-made system for diagnosing the novel coronavirus with more than 97 percent accuracy was unveiled on Saturday, ISNA reported on Saturday.
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2020-04-04 01:00
Iran’s fight against COVID-19 to improve noticeably in coming days: health minister
TEHRAN – As more new cases of the coronavirus infection are identified in the country, those undergone treatments will improve and Iran’s situation in fight against the pandemic will improve noticeably in coming days, Health Minister Saeed Namaki has announced.
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2020-04-04 00:58
OFID provides $500,000 to Iran in fight against Coronavirus
TEHRAN – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund for International Development (OFID) has provided Iran with $500,000 to combat COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance announced on Friday.
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2020-04-03 22:15
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Nature Day manifests national empathy against coronavirus
TEHRAN – Nature Day was another manifestation of empathy of the Iranian nation in fight against the coronavirus, as people stayed home, despite their thousand-year-old tradition.
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2020-03-10 18:27
Russia sends 50,000 COVID-19 diagnostic kits to Iran
TEHRAN – Russia has sent 50,000 coronavirus diagnostic kits to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said.
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2020-03-10 18:23
Iran bans export of medical products over coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN – Iran has banned export of some self-protection equipment, textile and cellulose products as the country tries to meet surging demand of the domestic market driven by COVID-19 outbreak, ISNA news agency reported on Monday.
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2020-03-10 18:21
Iran fully prepared to contain coronavirus outbreak: WHO
TEHRAN – Richard Brennan, the Regional Emergency Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region, has said Iran is fully prepared to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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2020-03-10 18:19
China delivers third batch of COVID-19 aid to Iran
TEHRAN – China has sent the third consignment of aid to Iran in order to help fight coronavirus, ISNA news agency reported on Monday.
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2020-03-09 17:28
Iranian students continue education through TV channels amid Corona threat
TEHRAN – Two state TV channels in Iran are broadcasting educational programs after the closure of schools in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, IRIB news agency reported on Monday.
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2020-03-07 18:19
Coronavirus death toll in Iran hits 145
TEHRAN The death fatalities from coronavirus in Iran reached 145 by Saturday afternoon, the Health Ministry announced.
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2020-03-04 21:03
Armenia supports Iran in fighting coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN – Armenian Health Minister Arsen Torosyan in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Saeed Namaki on Tuesday voiced support for Iran against COVID-19 outbreak.
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2020-03-04 21:01
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Post-coronavirus crisis looming for the environment
TEHRAN – The rapid outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, among countries around the world is not only a huge challenge for the public health, but the environment will also bear its dire consequences.
