Obama Slams Trump Administration's Leadership amid Coronavirus Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Former US President Barack Obama criticized “the folks in charge” for their response to the coronavirus pandemic in a commencement address Saturday, offering some of his most pointed condemnation of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Coronavirus: Mental Health Services Face 'Tsunami' of People Needing Help
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mental health services face a "tsunami" of cases following the COVID-19 lockdown, a leading psychiatric body in Britain has warned.
World Health Assembly Provides Opportunity to Reaffirm Solidarity in COVID-19 Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The upcoming 73rd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) arrives at a critical juncture of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a valuable opportunity for the world to reaffirm solidarity in the battle to safeguard global health security.
Italy to Reopen Borders for Tourists in Early June
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italy will reopen to tourists from early June and scrap a 14-day mandatory quarantine period, the government said on Saturday, as it quickened the exit from the coronavirus lockdown.
Vaccine Hopes, Economic Woes As Virus Spreads
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump voiced hope Friday that a coronavirus vaccine will be available by late 2020, cushioning dire US economic news as parts of Europe re-open despite fears of a second wave of the pandemic.
US on Pace to Pass 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths by June 1, CDC Director Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States is heading toward more than 100,000 coronavirus deaths by June 1, with leading mortality forecasts still trending upward, CDC Director Robert Redfield tweeted on Friday.
US House Aims to Pass $3 Trillion Democratic Coronavirus Bill Rejected by Republicans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US House of Representatives is set on Friday to debate and vote on a $3 trillion Democratic bill aimed at salving the heavy human and economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic that has caused almost 85,000 US deaths and shut much of the economy.
Lavrov Blasts Rumors Russia Seeks to ‘Hide’ Data on Covid-19 Deaths
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Moscow has no intention of hiding information about the country’s coronavirus death rate, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RBC on Friday.
Europe Relaxing Virus Restrictions but Cases Flare Elsewhere
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Germany and several other European countries where the coronavirus spread has slowed were moving ahead Friday with relaxing border restrictions, while flare-ups in Mexico and elsewhere served as a reminder the pandemic is far from over.
Virus Could Infect More than 200 mln in Africa, Says WHO Modelling
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The new coronavirus could kill 150,000 people in Africa in a year unless urgent action is taken, according to a WHO modelling study that says nearly a quarter of a billion people will be infected.
EU Pushes to Unlock Borders As Coronavirus Ravages Travel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union's borders must reopen fast as coronavirus transmissions ease, with air passengers wearing masks, the bloc's executive was to say Wednesday in efforts to salvage the ravaged tourism sector for the lucrative summer season.
UNICEF: 6,000 Children Could Die Every Day Due to Impact of Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As many as 6,000 children around the world could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months due to the impact of coronavirus on routine health services, the UN has warned.
UK GDP Shrinks by Record 5.8% in March, Harder COVID Hit Ahead
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain’s economy shrank by a record 5.8% in March as the coronavirus crisis escalated and the government shut down much of the country, according to official data that point towards an even bigger hit to come.
Beijing Slams US Bill on Sanctions against China for COVID-19 Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Beijing expresses its resolute protest against US lawmakers’ bill on sanctions against China over the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday.
Protesters Use Body Bags to Ask Arizona Governor to Reconsider Lifting Stay-at-Home Order
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A group of protesters used body bags in a Tuesday demonstration to request Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) to reconsider lifting the state’s stay-at-home order.
COVID-19 Could Derail Energy Transition, World Economic Forum Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The transformation of the global energy system could be derailed as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause economic and social damage, the World Economic Forum warned Wednesday in an annual energy transition report.
Death Toll from Coronavirus in US Could Hit 147,000 by Early August: Expert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States could reach 147,000 by August 4, said Dr. Christopher Murray, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.
UN Council Tries Again to Agree on COVID-19 Resolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN Security Council is trying again to reach agreement on its first resolution since the coronavirus pandemic started circling the globe over two months ago, but a dispute between the US and China over mentioning the World Health Organization remains unresolved.
