


Second Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Clinical Trial
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s medical authorities have given permission for the second homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus to undergo human tests, the health minister said.

All Volunteers in Good Health after Getting Iranian Vaccine for COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – None of the Iranian volunteers who have been injected with a homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus in clinical trials has shown any symptoms, an official said.

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Close to 57,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from COVID-19 infection in Iran is about to hit 57,000, while more than 1.13 million patients have recovered across the country.

COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Surpasses 56,800
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 56,880 on Monday, while more than 1,125,000 cases have recovered in the country.

Iran’s President Upbeat on First Round of COVID-19 Vaccination before Spring
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Hassan Rouhani said his administration is doing its utmost to carry out the first stage of a countrywide vaccination program against the coronavirus pandemic in Iran before March 20.

Coronavirus Cases in Iran Surpass 1.32 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus infection in Iran has exceeded 1,324,000, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

Earthquake Jolts Southern Iran, Leaves No Casualties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale has hit Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan, leaving no casualties, local officials said.

Iran’s Covid-19 Total Death Toll Surpasses 56,600
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has reached 56,621, the Health Ministry said Friday.

Meimoon Ghal'eh in Iran's Qazvin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Meimoon Ghal’eh Castle, also known as Mehman Ghal’eh Castle, is one of several castle ruins scattered throughout the Qazvin area, north of Iran.

Iranian Nurses Hail Leader’s Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of Iranian nurses have signed a letter praising Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s backing for the development of a homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus and banning the import of the US and UK-made vaccines.

Coronavirus Daily Deaths in Iran Remain Below 100
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran stood at 81, marking a two-digit rate for the second week.

Coronavirus in Iran: Around 650 New Cases Admitted to Hospital
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours has dropped to 653, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.

President Allays Concerns about Iran’s Access to Coronavirus Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured people that his administration strives to meet demand for the coronavirus vaccine with a homegrown product, purchases from reliable foreign companies, and delivery of vaccine through the World Health Organization's COVAX program.

Coronavirus Cases in Iran Close to 1.3 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran is about to hit 1,300,000, the Health Ministry said.

Coronavirus Cases in Iran Exceed 1.29 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 1,292,000, the Health Ministry said.

Coronavirus Daily Deaths Drop to 7-Month Low in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran has declined to the lowest rate in more than seven months, the Health Ministry said.

Coronavirus Cases in Iran Surpass 1.28 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The total number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran has exceeded 1,280,000, the Health Ministry said.

Iran Cancels Importing US Coronavirus Vaccines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s import of American Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines has been cancelled following a national address by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who banned the purchase of coronavirus vaccines produced by the United States and Britain.
