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COVID-19 kills 394 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, May 2, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 72,484 with 394 more Iranians who dies from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

COVID-19 claims 434 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official

Tehran, April 28, IRNA – Some 434 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 70,966, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Over 213,000 passengers tested for COVID-19 at Iranian borders

Tehran, April 27, IRNA - – Some 213,250 passengers have undergone PCR tests for coronavirus at the country's official borders, Head of Iran's Red Crescent Society's Rescue and Relief Organization Mehdi Valipour said on Tuesday.

Official: Iran does not accept passengers from India, Pakistan

Tehran, April 27, IRNA - The spokesman of Civil Aviation Organization of Iran rejected selling tickets for India and Pakistan, saying no passengers will be accepted from the countries as per the anti-COVID-19 national task force approval.

...Mohammad Hassan Zibakhsh said based on the national anti-COVID19 committee approval, no domestic airliner is allowed to...

COVID-19 claims 380 lives in Iran over past 24 hours

Tehran, April 23, IRNA- Some 380 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 68,746, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

Interview by Ali Izadi

Serbian FM wishes success for Iran in Vienna talks

Tehran, April 21, IRNA – Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković reiterated his country's support for Iran's nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and wished success for Iran in the Vienna talks.

... protection and exchange of experiences especially now in the period of COVID19." When asked about Iran-Serbia joint cooperation... in fighting COVID19, the Serbian minister first elaborated on the measures taken by his country in combating the pandemic...

President: Government aiming to carry national vaccination campaign

Tehran, April 20, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the Government is aiming to carry out national vaccination campaign.

COVID-19 claims 328 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official

Tehran, April 16, IRNA - Some 328 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 66,008, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari announced on Friday.

Corona vaccination to reach 1.3 million doses next week: Minister

Kermanshah, April 16, IRNA – Saeed Namaki, Iranian Health Minister, said on Friday that some 500,000 doses of corona vaccines have been administered in Iran and the number of vaccination will reach 1.3 million until the end of next week (next Thursday).

Mass production of Iran’s Razi-Cov Pars Covid19 Vaccines to come in late August

Tehran, April 15, IRNA – Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, a coronavirus vaccine producer in Iran, said Thursday that mass production of its Cov Pars COVID-19 vaccine would come in late August.

COVID-19 kills 155 more people in Iran

Tehran, April 9, IRNA - Some 155 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 64,039, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.

President Rouhani regrets two provinces were exposed to fourth wave of corona pandemic

Tehran, April 3, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday regretted that two provinces were exposed to the fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

...Addressing the national anti-COVID19 committee meeting, Rouhani said coronavirus has put heavy pressure on people but...

COVID19 claims 81 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: official

Tehran, March 29, IRNA – 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,478, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.

Corona claims 85 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official

Tehran, March 27, IRNA – Some 85 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,308 Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.

President Rouhani lauds supplying COVID19 vaccine in Iran

Tehran, March 15, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said producing coronavirus vaccine in difficult conditions is an honor for Iran.

...Elaborating on the measures taken for supplying safe COVID19 vaccine from Russia, China and India, he appreciated the...

End sanctions: Iran envoy

Tehran, March 12, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi urged world powers to immediately end sanctions to save lives.

... pandemic. Illegal unilateral sanctions have prevented hundreds of millions of people worldwide from accessing the #COVID19...

COVID-19 claims 61 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

Tehran, March 10, IRNA – Some 61 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,928, said Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari on Wednesday.

COVID-19 claims 81 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Some 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,867, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.

COVID-19 claims 99 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

Tehran, March 8, IRNA – Some 99 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,786, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.