4km Queue of People Wait to Collect Food in S. Africa (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A drone captured a 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) queue of people waiting to collect food parcels in Centurion, South Africa, as the country's coronavirus lockdown continues.
First Covid-19 Case in Yemen Raise Fears of Millions Becoming Infected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A local health official in war-torn Yemen has warned that up to 90 percent of the population could become infected with the novel coronavirus as first case has been recorded.
China Eases Coronavirus Lockdown in Wuhan amid Concerns (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China’s Wuhan city is relaxing its tough two-month lockdown but still testing residents regularly as concerns still remain in China over an influx of infected patients from overseas.
Coronavirus Could Push Half A Billion People into Poverty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion people globally into poverty, the charity Oxfam has warned.
Prisoners in Hazmat Suits Bury NYC Covid-19 Victims in Mass Graves (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Prisoners in hazmat suits were spotted digging mass graves on Hart Island in New York City to bury victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
UN Fails to Adopt Resolution Calling for End to Unilateral Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution recognizing “the unprecedented effects” of the coronavirus pandemic and calling for “intensified international cooperation to contain, mitigate and defeat” the COVID-19 disease.
World Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally soars past one million as the US reports more than 1,000 dead in a day.
Iraq Suspends Reuters' Operations over COVID-19 Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission said Friday that it has banned international news agency Reuters from operating in the country for three months for reporting that the number of the nation’s novel coronavirus cases is much higher than official figures.
Commander of US Aircraft Carrier Hit by Coronavirus Removed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The commander of a US aircraft carrier that has been hit by a major outbreak of coronavirus has been relieved of command.
Syria Reports First Coronavirus Death
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian government confirmed its first-ever case of death from coronavirus in the Arab country.
US Vice President, Wife Test Negative for Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US Vice President Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, have tested negative for coronavirus, according to a statement tweeted by the vice president's press secretary Katie Miller.
US Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 300 as More States Urge Residents to Stay Home
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 300 people in the United States have now died from coronavirus, as the illness tightens its grip on the country and prompts fears of widespread shortages of medical supplies.
France Using Helicopters, Drones to Enforce Virus Restrictions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France is calling up helicopters and drones to boost the government's attempts to keep people in their homes, police officials said Saturday.
