Coronavirus Lockdowns around World As Vaccine Efforts Stumble
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as COVID-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects.
Germany to Contact Russia about Sputnik COVID-19 Jabs: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The German government plans to talk to Moscow about buying doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine if it is approved by European regulators, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Thursday .
Coronavirus Cases in Iran Surpass 2 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran has exceeded 2 million, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Merkel Backs Tougher COVID Lockdown in Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports demands for a short, tough lockdown in Germany to curb the spread of the coronavirus as infection rates are too high, a German government spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
New COVID Cases in Iran over 20,000, Daily Deaths Close to 200
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus reached 193 on Wednesday and the new cases detected over the past 24 hours exceeded 20,000 as all of the provincial capitals have been categorized as ‘red zones’.
Nearly Half of New US Virus Infections Are in Just 5 States
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly half of new coronavirus infections in the US are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.
Coronavirus Alert in Iran: All Provincial Capitals in Red Category
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – All of the capitals of Iran’s provinces were categorized as ‘red zones’ with high risk of coronavirus epidemic as the number of daily infections in the country has hit an all-time high.
'A Biological Fukushima': Brazil COVID-19 Deaths on Track to Pass Worst of US Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil’s brutal surge in COVID-19 deaths will soon surpass the worst of a record January wave in the United States, scientists forecast, with fatalities climbing for the first time above 4,000 in a day on Tuesday as the outbreak overwhelms hospitals.
Over 17,000 New Coronavirus Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 17,400 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
New Zealand-Australia Travel Bubble to Start on April 19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start on April 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday.
Wealthy Countries Buy Up 60% of Vaccines, Create Shortage: Chinese FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Developed countries have purchased about 60% of vaccines manufactured worldwide and created a shortage of these preparations for developing countries, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 2,000 New Cases Hospitalized
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours surpassed 2,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Coronavirus Daily Death Toll in Iran Stands at 161
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran registered one of the highest daily death rates from the coronavirus infection in recent weeks with 161 fatalities.
UK: Benefits Outweigh Risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 Deaths
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the UK have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.
German President Points Out Mistakes Made during COVID-19 Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Coronavirus restrictions in Germany will remain in place in the coming weeks, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in his address to the nation on Saturday, adding that there have been both accomplishments and failures during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran about to Hit 63,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus has reached close to 63,000 as the number of new infected cases and hospital admissions have begun to rise, the Health Ministry said Saturday.
Two Iranian Provinces Hit by New Wave of Coronavirus: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The fourth wave of coronavirus infection has started in two provinces of Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said, stressing the need for strict compliance with the health protocols.
India's Daily Coronavirus Infections Hit Six-Month High
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India’s daily coronavirus infections hit another record on Saturday for the highest tally since September, while daily deaths reached a five-month high, a Reuters count based on data from the health ministry showed.
