Kish Island to close tourist sites during Noruz amid coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN – It started with domestic flight restrictions to the Kish Island, but authorities have announced the Persian Gulf island “will receive no traveler” during the Noruz holidays (starting March 21).

Iran limits intercity travel to prevent coronavirus spread

TEHRAN – Iran has limited travel between its major cities in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

10 cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever reported in Iran

TEHRAN — Ten cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever have been reported since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21), director of the Health Ministry’s communicable diseases control department has said.

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

An endeavor to overcome stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS

TEHRAN — Removing the stigma attached to the HIV/AIDS is what the society must pursue in order to break barriers to successful HIV prevention, care, and treatment.

‘Cardiac patients should limit liquid intake’

TEHRAN – The scientific secretary of the 18th international cardiovascular conference has suggested patients with chronic heart failure avoid taking more than one liter of fluid, four cups, per day.