Daily COVID Hospitalizations in Iran Down to 2,700
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital in Iran over the past 24 hours stood at around 2,700, showing a marked decline after a peak in the fifth wave of the pandemic.
Australia's Queensland State Warns of Possible COVID-19 Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia's third most populous state said on Saturday it may order a snap lockdown after a cluster of COVID-19 cases, as the country posted a record one-day rise in daily infections.
COVID Death Toll in Iran Surpasses 113,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has exceeded 113,000 after more than 440 patients succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
More Americans Infected with COVID-19 in 2020 Than Previously Estimated: Research
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More Americans were infected with coronavirus at the end of 2020 than was previously estimated, according to new research.
Nearly 300% More COVID Patients in US Hospitals at Weekend Than A Year Ago
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the US this Labor Day weekend was nearly 300% higher than this time last year, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Coronavirus Figures in Iran: Death Toll Exceeds 112,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has surpassed 112,000 after more than 530 patients succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
Australia's NSW Reports Rise in COVID-19 Cases; Vaccinations Accelerate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three-quarters of people over the age of 16 in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) have now had at least their first vaccination dose, the state reported on Wednesday, along with the first rise in new infections in three days.
WHO Criticizes Wealthy Nations for Hoarding COVID Treatments, Vaccines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization condemned wealthy nations for stockpiling coronavirus vaccines, treatments and protective equipment, adding their failure to fairly distribute those resources is fueling Covid outbreaks worldwide.
Some 30 Million Doses of Vaccine Injected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Health Ministry said nearly 30 million jabs of COVID-19 vaccines have been injected across the country.
New Zealand Lifts Lockdown, Barring Virus-Hit Auckland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New Zealand will mostly lift its COVID-19 lockdown this week, with only the country’s infection epicentre Auckland to remain under strict stay-at-home orders, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.
Japan's COVID-19 Vaccine Minister Has Public Support in PM Race
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese voters strongly support Taro Kono, minister in charge of fighting COVID-19, as the next prime minister according to a second opinion poll, as potential candidates prepare to join what has become a wide-open contest for ruling party leader.
Each COVID-19 Surge Poses A Risk for Healthcare Workers: PTSD
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nurse Chris Prott's knees jump, his heart races, his mouth goes dry and his mind floods with dark memories when he talks about working in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center's intensive care unit (ICU) during pandemic surges.
Russia’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 7 mln
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia grew by 18,645 in the past 24 hours, the total number of infections has surpassed 7 million reaching 7,012,599, based on data provided by the anti-coronavirus crisis center on Sunday.
COVID Hospitalizations in Iran Falling
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of the coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran on a daily basis has been on the decline, standing at above 3,400 on Sunday, the Health Ministry said.
Gordon Brown: Western Leaders 'Must Act Now' to Vaccinate World against COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown accused rich countries of committing a "moral outrage" by stockpiling hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccines while many poorer countries are struggling to access any.
Virus Pushes Some California Hospitals near ICU Capacity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hospitals in the heart of California’s Central Valley are running out of beds in their intensive care units, state officials announced Friday, as a more contagious version of the coronavirus continues to spread primarily among the unvaccinated population.
COVID Deaths in Iran Soar Past 110,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has surpassed 110,000 after more than 500 patients succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Anti-Vaccine Protesters Try to Storm London Offices of Medical Regulator
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police prevented anti-vaccine protesters from storming the headquarters of Britain’s medical regulator during violent clashes in east London.
