Millions of Americans Risk Eviction As COVID-19 Cases Spike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Americans could find themselves homeless starting from Sunday as a nationwide ban on evictions expires, against a backdrop of surging coronavirus cases and political finger-pointing.
China, Australia Ramp Up COVID Curbs As Delta Variant Spreads
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China and Australia ramped up COVID-19 curbs as Delta variant cases surged and tens of thousands rallied in France against restrictions designed to stop the pandemic.
French Police Clash with Anti-COVID Pass Protesters in Paris
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people have protested in Paris and other French cities against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it battles the fourth wave of infections.
Pakistan Locks Down Karachi amid New Coronavirus Surge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani authorities have imposed a lockdown in the southern Sindh province, including the commercial hub of Karachi and other urban centers, amid an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Sydney As Police Cordon Deters Protest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sydney's coronavirus cases continued to surge on Saturday as police cordoned off the city's central district, preventing a planned anti-lockdown protest from taking place.
COVID Daily Death Toll in Iran Stands at 286
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily deaths from the coronavirus in Iran rose to 286 on Saturday, increasing the total death toll since the outbreak of the pandemic to above 90,600.
China Outbreak Spreads As WHO Sounds Alarm on Delta
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant prompted China and Australia to impose stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday as the WHO urged the world to quickly contain the mutation before it turns into something deadlier and draws out the pandemic.
Over 24,000 COVID Cases Detected in Iran in 24 Hrs.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran during the past 24 hours has exceeded 24,700, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Sydney Police Call for Military to Enforce Lockdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Australia’s largest city have requested military help to enforce a coronavirus lockdown as infections in Sydney reached a new record Thursday.
Delta Variant Drives Virus Spread to Three China Provinces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China Thursday reported small coronavirus outbreaks driven by the Delta variant in three provinces as a cluster linked to an eastern airport spread despite mass testing and a vaccination drive.
Officials in Tokyo Alarmed As Cases Hit Record Highs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese officials sounded alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics well underway.
Over 33,000 New COVID Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran during the past 24 hours exceeded 33,800, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said.
Myanmar Junta Seeks International Cooperation over COVID-19 Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Myanmar’s military ruler is looking for greater cooperation with the international community to contain the coronavirus, state media reported on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian country struggles with a surging wave of infections.
Coronavirus in Iran: Over 3,700 New Cases Hospitalized
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours surpassed 3,700, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
UN: COVID Hitting Poor, Conflict Nations Worse This Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting conflict-ridden and impoverished countries much worse this year than in 2020, with many facing higher caseloads and rising deaths, the UN’s deputy humanitarian chief warned Monday.
Melbourne to Lift Virus Lockdown As Delta Outbreak Contained
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be lifted late Tuesday, as authorities signaled a Delta variant outbreak in Australia's second-biggest city had been contained.
Countries Weigh 'Mix, Match' COVID-19 Vaccines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A growing number of countries are looking at switching to different COVID-19 vaccines for second doses or booster shots amid supply delays and safety concerns that have slowed their vaccination campaigns.
COVID Death Toll in Iran Soars Past 89,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 89,000 on Monday amid an increase in the number of new cases and the hospital admissions.
