Protest Convoy against COVID-19 Vaccine Pass Heads for Banned Brussels Rally
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of cars, campervans and trucks taking part in a Canada-style protest convoy against COVID-19 regulations were preparing to enter Brussels on Monday where Belgian officials have already banned a demonstration following a weekend attempt in Paris.
COVID Daily Death Toll in Iran Stands at 148
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran has surpassed 133,700 after 148 more patients succumbed to the disease, the Health Ministry said.
Era of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions Is Fast Coming to An End
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The era of coronavirus restrictions is fading away, but that doesn't mean COVID-19 is gone.
Nearly 2,800 New COVID Cases Hospitalized in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours stood at around 2,800, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Africa Transitioning Out of Pandemic Phase of COVID, Says WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Africa is transitioning out of the pandemic phase of the COVID-19 outbreak and moving towards a situation where it will be managing the virus over the long term, the head of the World Health Organization on the continent said on Thursday.
UN Chief Joins World Leaders in Calling for Investment to End Pandemic This Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday joined world leaders in calling for urgent investment to end the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Clashes, Arrests As New Zealand Police Clear COVID Protest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament Thursday, with more than 50 arrested after demonstrators who camped outside the legislature for three days were ordered to move on.
Over 39,000 New COVID Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran in the past 24 hours has exceeded 39,000 cases.
Coronavirus Cases Worldwide Top 400 Million: US University
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cumulative novel coronavirus cases worldwide have exceeded 400 million, the US-based Johns Hopkins University said.
China Locks Down Southern City As Omicron Variant Surges
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has ordered inhabitants of the southern city of Baise to stay home and suspended transportation links amid a surge in COVID-19 cases at least partly linked to the omicron variant.
COVID Death Toll in Iran Exceeds 133,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran has surpassed 133,000, the Health Ministry said.
New Zealand PM Warns of More COVID Variants in 2022
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The COVID-19 pandemic will not end with the Omicron variant and New Zealand will have to prepare for more variants of the virus this year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday in her first parliamentary speech for 2022.
COVID Daily Death Toll in Iran Surges to 3-Digit Number after Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 100 on Monday for the first time after 69 days.
Easing Curbs in 'COVID-Zero Regions' Could Cause 2 Million Deaths in A Year: China Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Restoring normal population mobility to "COVID-zero regions" like China will cause some 2 million deaths in a year and the key to controlling the virus is developing vaccines that are better at preventing infection, Chinese researchers said.
Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency to Deal with Trucking Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson on Sunday declared a state of emergency to help deal with an unprecedented 10-day occupation by protesting truckers that has shut down much of the core of the Canadian capital.
COVID Hospitalizations in Iran above 2,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours has surpassed 2,100, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
Turkish President Erdogan Tests Positive for Omicron Two Days after Meeting Zelensky in Kiev
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Turkish President took to Twitter to announce that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus and have mild symptoms.
Russia Sees New Record of Daily COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia has registered 177,282 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase to date, taking the national tally to 12,630,047, the official monitoring and response center said Saturday.
