China Denies Spreading Coronavirus Disinformation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s foreign ministry on Monday denied claims that Beijing is spreading disinformation about the coronavirus following a European Union report that said there was “significant evidence” of covert Chinese operations on social media.
Students Return to Class in Shanghai, Beijing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of students returned to school in Shanghai and Beijing Monday after months of closures intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as China's major cities gradually return to normality.
Many US Businesses Unlikely to Seek Government Aid: NABE Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) –A majority of US companies expect to stay afloat for more than six months without government assistance, according to a survey on Monday, even though the novel coronavirus outbreak has severely disrupted economic activity and hit cash flow.
Most Russians Back Government Measures to Fight Coronavirus: Pollster
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A three-quarter of Russian citizens support measures enacted by authorities to prevent coronavirus spread, a joint analytical report drafted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center and Osoboye Mneniye non-profit research center shows.
Virus Lockdown Raises Tensions in France’s Poorest Areas
TEHRAN(Tasnim) – Joining more than 1,000 others, Djemba Diatite stood for hours in line to feed her growing family, grateful for handouts of fruits, vegetables and soap. It was her first time accepting charity, but she had no choice. The coronavirus pandemic has turned her small world upside down.
White House Officials Discussing Plans to Replace HHS Secretary Alex Azar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – White House officials are discussing plans to replace US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar following a spate of criticism over the early federal response to the coronavirus, a senior administration official confirmed.
Germany Warns against Race to Restart Tourism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned against reopening tourism destinations too quickly, saying Europe should agree on a common path back to freedom of travel.
Beijing Bans ‘Uncivilized’ Behavior to Improve Public Hygiene
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Beijing has banned “uncivilized” behavior such as not covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, the city government said Sunday, in a new set of regulations to improve public hygiene amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson to Return to Work as UK Virus Deaths Pass 20,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work at the start of this week, according to reports Sunday just hours after it was announced that the UK’s coronavirus death toll had passed the “tragic” milestone of 20,000.
UN Pushes for Global Vaccine Effort, Deaths Near 200,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The global coronavirus death toll approached 200,000 Saturday as the United Nations launched an international push for a vaccine to defeat the pandemic.
Britain Nears Milestone of 20,000 Coronavirus Hospital Deaths
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain could hit the grim milestone of 20,000 COVID-19 deaths later Saturday, when the daily count is added to the current toll of 19,506 people who tested positive for the new coronavirus and died in hospital.
‘No Evidence’ That Recovered COVID-19 Patients Cannot Be Reinfected: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
India, Pakistan Ease Restrictions for Some Small Businesses amid Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops in neighborhoods and residential areas from Saturday, more than a month after the nation went into a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials said.
Protesters Lay Body Bags outside Trump Hotel to Condemn COVID-19 Response (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrators frustrated with the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic protested this week by laying fake "body bags" outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC and driving cars in a funeral-like procession.
World Leaders Due to Launch COVID-19 Drugs, Vaccine Plan: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will help launch a global initiative on Friday to accelerate work on drugs, tests and vaccines against COVID-19 and to share them around the world, the World Health Organization said.
Philippine President Duterte Threatens Martial Law after Soldiers on Coronavirus Relief Work Killed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte angrily threatened to declare martial law after accusing communist rebels of killing two soldiers who were escorting food and cash deliveries during a coronavirus quarantine.
UK Retail Sales Fall by Most on Record as Coronavirus Lockdown Hits
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - British retail sales fell by the most on record in March, official figures showed on Friday, reflecting the hit from the coronavirus shutdown which closed many businesses in the second half of the month.
Russia Deplores Groundless Accusations over COVID-19 Man-Made Origins
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin considers unacceptable groundless accusations against anyone over the alleged artificial origins of the coronavirus, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
