One in Three UK Households Expects to Need State Help to Weather Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One third of British households said they were likely to need government support within the next three months to weather the coronavirus outbreak, according to a survey that reveals growing pessimism about job security and the health of the economy.
US Senate Approves New $480 bln Pandemic Relief Plan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief package Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Vaccine to Be Tested in UK from Thursday, Government Announces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed at the University of Oxford are to begin on Thursday, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
Coronavirus Second Wave May Be Even Worse, Says US Health Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A second wave of the novel coronavirus in the US could be even more destructive because it will likely collide with the beginning of flu season, one of the country's top health officials said Tuesday.
Coronavirus Very Likely of Animal Origin, No Sign of Lab Manipulation: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that all available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China late last year and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory.
Kremlin Slams Rally against Coronavirus Lockdown in Vladikavkaz as Illegal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A rally in Vladikavkaz, the capital of Russia’s North Caucasus republic of North Ossetia, against the coronavirus lockdown was illegal, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
Italy to Start Easing Coronavirus Lockdown from May 4: PM Conte
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italy will announce before the end of this week its plans for the gradual reopening starting from May 4 from a lockdown imposed to fight the coronavirus emergency, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 Death Toll in England 41% Higher than Early Data Suggested: ONS
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The true extent of the death toll in England and Wales from COVID-19 was 41% higher than the daily figures from the government indicated by April 10, according to data on Tuesday that includes deaths in the community.
WHO Warns Lifting of Coronavirus Lockdowns Must Be Gradual
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that any lifting of lockdowns to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus must be gradual, and if restrictions were to be relaxed too soon, there would be a resurgence of infections.
IMF, World Bank Urge Countries to Keep Trade Open amid COVID-19 Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) called on countries to keep trade open as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that export controls on medical supplies and other essentials could backfire.
China Rejects Australia's Questions on Its Handling of Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China dismissed as groundless on Monday Australia's questioning of how Beijing handled the coronavirus pandemic, saying it had been open and transparent.
Coronavirus Exposes 'Weaknesses' in Health Systems, Says G20
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The coronavirus pandemic has exposed "systemic weaknesses" in global health systems, the G20 said Monday, but there was no mention of Washington's contentious decision to halt World Health Organization funding.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Protest against Stay-at-Home Orders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday joined hundreds of demonstrators outside army headquarters in the capital Brasilia protesting stay-at-home orders issued by state governors.
Novartis, US Regulators Agree to Malaria Drug Trial against COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Novartis has reached an agreement with US regulators to hold a randomized trial of generic malaria drug hydroxychloroquine against COVID-19 disease in 440 hospitalized patients, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday.
More than 1,300 Inmates Test Positive for Coronavirus in Ohio
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 1,300 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus at three facilities in the US state of Ohio, officials said.
UK Not Thinking of Easing Virus Lockdown Measures Yet: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain is not considering lifting the lockdown imposed almost four weeks ago to control the coronavirus outbreak given "deeply worrying" increases in the death toll, a senior minister said on Sunday.
Supporting WHO Means Safeguarding Multilateralism: Chinese FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that at the critical moment when the world is combating the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and its director-general is to safeguard the philosophy and principle of multilateralism.
Putin Says Coronavirus Situation in Russia Fully under Control
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the country's efforts at combating the coronavirus pandemic saying the nation has managed to handle the threat proactively.
