Seoul Spy Agency: No Sign North Korean Leader Has Been Vaccinated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There is no sign that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been inoculated against the coronavirus and his country hasn't received any foreign vaccines, South Korea's spy agency said Thursday.
Over 1,700 COVID Cases Hospitalized in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to hospitals across Iran over the past 24 hours surpassed 1,700, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Britain to End Quarantine for Vaccinated Travelers in Boost for Airlines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British transport minister Grant Shapps is expected to set out the details of a plan to scrap quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers who return from medium risk countries later on Thursday, in what will be a huge boost for airlines.
World Passes Four Million COVID Deaths As Asia Battles Fresh Outbreaks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than four million people have now died from COVID-19, the WHO said on Wednesday, as many rich nations prepare to loosen restrictions even as countries in Asia battle surging infections.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 17,000 New Cases Detected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran during the past 24 hours exceeded 17,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Australia's Largest City Sydney Locks Down for Third Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sydney’s two-week lockdown has been extended for another week due to the vulnerability of an Australia population largely unvaccinated against COVID-19, officials said on Wednesday.
Current Stage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Very Dangerous', WHO Chief Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The novel coronavirus pandemic is at a very dangerous stage at the moment, despite the global community’s successes in fighting it, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday.
COVID Deaths in Iran Surpass 85,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus infection in Iran exceeded 85,000 on Tuesday as the country’s health society is geared up to deal with the fifth wave of the pandemic.
India’s COVID-19 Death Rate Hit Record in June after Calls for Better Data
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India’s COVID-19 deaths relative to infections hit a record high in June after cases peaked in early May, an analysis of government data shows, amid pressure on authorities to accurately report deaths from a second wave of the virus
We Can't Think Only about COVID, British Health Minister Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world can no longer think only about COVID-19 and ignore the other critical health issues, economic problems and education challenges that have build up during the pandemic, Britain's health minister said on Tuesday.
Johnson Says UK Must Live with Virus As He Announces Easing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil plans Monday to scrap mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing in England in two weeks’ time, despite surging coronavirus infections driven by the highly contagious delta variant.
COVID Cases Surging in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of new coronavirus cases detected in Iran has doubled during the past two days with growing concerns about the fifth wave of the pandemic after the spread of the Delta variant.
South Korea in Talks with MRNA Vaccine Makers to Make Up to 1 Billion Doses:Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea is in talks with mRNA vaccine makers including Pfizer and Moderna to produce COVID-19 shots in the country and is ready to offer the capacity to make up to 1 billion doses immediately, a senior government official said.
Chinese City on Myanmar Border Locked Down Again over Virus Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Chinese city near the border with Myanmar has imposed a lockdown and started mass testing after three coronavirus cases were reported on Monday, with officials rushing to curb another outbreak.
COVID Daily Deaths in Iran Rise to 165
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of patients who have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran over the past 24 hours stood at 165, the highest daily rate over the past three weeks.
Brazilians Demonstrate against Bolsonaro, Slow Vaccine Rollout
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters took to the streets in Brazil on Saturday demanding the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro and more vaccines to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as the country faces the world’s second deadliest outbreak after the United States.
Thousands of South Korean Workers Rally in Coronavirus-Hit Seoul
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of South Korean workers staged a rally in downtown Seoul to demand better conditions, video images showed on Saturday, defying a government ban and shrugging off warnings that their protest could ignite a new wave of the coronavirus.
China Urges Nations to Build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community on Saturday to build a "Great Wall of Immunity" to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
