Controlling COVID-19 possible through taking collective responsibility: Iran's official

Tehran, April 5, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that every global epidemic could be controlled if it is dealt with taking collective responsibility by various societies and coronavirus is no exception.

Iranian President unveils new social distancing plan to contain COVID19 pandemic

Tehran, April 5, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday unveiled the new smart social distancing plan, saying this activity will start on Saturday, April 18, and the same health protocols as well as monitoring in this regard must be practiced carefully.

UN chief: World is facing daunting pandemic

Tehran, April 5, IRNA – Decades ago, millions of landmines were buried in countries around the globe, and today the world is in the throes of a deadly COVID19 pandemic, the UN chief said on Saturday, noting that in both situations, the most vulnerable remain at risk.

UN addresses devastating scio-economic impacts of COVID-19

Tehran, April 2, IRNA —The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is attacking societies at their core, claiming lives and people’s livelihoods. The potential longer-term effects on the global economy and those of individual countries are dire. 

Official: Iran ready to export COVID-19 test kits to regional states

Tehran, April 1, IRNA – Head of Pasteur Institute of Iran Alireza Biglari said thanks to producing COVID-19 test kits in Iran "we are now able" to test suspected cases and "we are even ready" to export kits to regional countries.

Official: Coronavirus death toll hits 3,036 in Iran

Tehran, April 1, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 15,473 people out of a total of 47,593 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,036 have unfortunately succumbed to death.

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Theater troupes energize Iranians in anti-coronavirus campaign

Tehran, March 30, IRNA – A number of theater troupes have entertained Iranians to stay at home during the period of time that they are in the fight against the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Official: 13,911 Iranians survive COVID-19

Tehran, March 30, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Department Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that 13,911 people out of a total of 41,495 infected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) have survived the virus.

Tehran Oil Refinery produces chemical sanitizing liquid to help fight COVID19

Shahr-e-Rey, March 30, IRNA – Managing Director of Tehran Oil Refinery Lotfollah Hangi said at on Monday that the refinery launched production line of chemical sanitizing liquid with capacity of 4,000 liters per day.

Iran offers same anti-COVID19 medical services to foreign nationals

Mashad, March 30, IRNA – Unlike some countries who stopped providing medical services to foreign nationals affected by the coronavirus, Iran has continuously rendered such services to the immigrants from neighboring states, a provincial official said.

Official: Iran only Eastern Mediterranean state with exact COVID-19 statistics   

Tehran, March 29, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that Iran is the only country in the Eastern Mediterranean that has precise statistics with regard to coronavirus.

Envoy: Iranians, Americans both victims of Trumpian lunacy

Tehran, March 29, IRNA - Iranian Ambassador to Sweden in a message said despite the outbreak of coronavirus, the US is increasing its sanctions, adding that both Iranian and American people are victims of Trumpian lunacy.

Official: COVID-19 outbreak keeps falling down in 13 provinces

Tehran, March 29, IRNA - Iran's Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on Sunday that the outbreak of coronavirus has been falling in 13 provinces in a way that in some small towns and villages with total 32 million population less than 5 cases have been infected.

Iranian artists launch campaign to promote people's mental health at home   

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – A group of Iranian artists in cinema, theater, music and visual arts in a statement on Saturday voiced their readiness to produce works in cyber space to help promote mental health of people who stay at home.

Official: COVID-19 death toll mounts to 2,378

Tehran, March 27, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Friday that 11,133 people out of a total of 32,332 infected by the coronavirus have survived it while 2,378 have unfortunately succumbed to the deadly virus.

Zarif: Coronavirus spares no nation

Tehran, March 27, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message advised US to prevent a forever pandemic, saying coronavirus spares no nation.

Iran, Russia discuss ways to jointly fight COVID19

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin in a phone conversation reviewed ways to jointly fight COVID19 outbreak and the consequences of the pandemic.   

Iran starts testing plasma treatment plan for COVID19 patients

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – The plasma treatment plan as a complementary treatment method started on Thursday by getting plasma from those who have been recovered from coronavirus to inject to infected patients in Masih Daneshvari Hospital.

Iran to tighten social distancing rules to combat COVID-19

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – Thanks to the serious outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and in line with reducing contacts and implementing social distancing plan, Iranian government has decided to tighten regulations for people's presence outdoors.

Meeting of National Headquarters of Administrating COVID-19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and a number of officials attended the meeting of the National Headquarters of Administrating coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tehran on Tuesday to review the measures taken for fighting against the disease. March 24, 2020. IRNA/ Meysam Allaghemandan

China daily: US sanctions violate UNSC resolution 2231

Beijing, March 24, IRNA – The South China Morning Post said in its Tuesday's edition that the US sanctions violate the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2231, adding that they are making it difficult for much-needed aid to reach the country.

Iran, Russia to continue cooperation on fighting coronavirus

Moscow, March 23, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and the country's deputy health minister, Vladimir Oyba, late on Monday discussed latest developments on COVID-19 outbreak as well as ways of countering the disease.

Iran, Italy FMs express regret over coronavirus deaths

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio on Monday discussed coronavirus outbreak in the two countries on a phone talk and expressed sympathy over the death of the Italian and Iranian nationals.

Iranian nation to overcome US’ sanctions, COVID19

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Sweden said Iranian nation will win the fight against US’ cruel sanctions and coronavirus.

Diplomat terms US sanctions as big roadblock on fighting COVID19

Beijing, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh in a letter praised President of China Central Television (CCTV) Shen Haixiong’s message of sympathy, saying US’ unilateral and inhuman sanctions act as impediments on Iran’s efforts in fighting coronavirus.

Iran doubts US’ claims over COVID19

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry in a twitter message reacted to the remarks of the US State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortegas and said the US administration could answer the questions posed by "Global Research" if they think accusations against US are fabricated theories by Iran.

Envoy: Iran fighting COVID-19, sanctions simultaneously

New Delhi, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said Iran is simultaneously fighting against the US cruel sanctions and the outbreak of coronavirus.

WHO delivers 7th emergency medical equipment shipment to Iran

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – The World Health Organization delivered its 7th emergency medical equipment to Iran for fighting coronavirus pandemic.