Thursday, 15 October 2020_Several European countries have announced plans to impose tougher measures to contain the spread of COVID -19, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a spike in the number of deaths caused by the virus.
Wednesday, 14 October 2020_Eli Lilly and Co (LLY.N) said on Tuesday that the government-sponsored clinical trial of its COVID -19 antibody treatment similar to one taken by US President Donald Trump has been paused because of a safety concern.
Friday, 09 October 2020_China has joined a global initiative, backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), to help an equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccines, in a move that is expected to anger US President Donald Trump, who already rejected the plan.
Wednesday, 07 October 2020_Chinese scientists say an experimental coronavirus vaccine has proven safe, and the United Nations (UN) health agency has expressed hope for the mass production and distribution of billions of doses of vaccines to people across the globe by the end of the year.
Saturday, 03 October 2020_Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s economy has outperformed Germany after the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, predicting a positive economic growth by March 2021.
Saturday, 03 October 2020_Twitter has threatened to suspend accounts using the social media platform to wish for President Donald Trump’s death following his diagnosis with COVID -19.
Saturday, 03 October 2020_A shipment of the Russian-made Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine has been delivered to Venezuela, allowing the Central American nation to take part in clinical trials of the vaccine, says Venezuelan vice president.
Friday, 02 October 2020_Syria has reopened Damascus International Airport for commercial flights after six months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it had imposed strict health measures.
Monday, 28 September 2020_The British government is mulling tougher restrictions in England to tackle a swiftly accelerating second wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak, possibly outlawing more inter-household socializing, a junior health minister said on Monday.
Sunday, 27 September 2020_Four US states in the Midwest reported record one-day increases in COVID -19 cases on Saturday as infections rise nationally for a second week in a row.
Saturday, 26 September 2020_The daily death toll from coronavirus infection in Iran has once again exceeded 200, while the total number of cases since the outbreak of the disease in the country is close to 440,000, the Health Ministry said.
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 _More than 363,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry said.
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 _EU lawmakers scrutinize the practices of European pharmaceutical firms during a debate in the European Parliament. The pharma industry stands accused of trying to maximize profits and showing a lack of transparency as the search for a COVID -19 vaccine continues.
Monday, 21 September 2020 _The number of coronavirus infections on the Africa Continent has kept dropping for weeks, according to data recently published by World Health Organization (WHO).
Sunday, 20 September 2020_The Iranian health ministry is preparing 14 million flu vaccine doses as part of its efforts to head off complications that might impact the healthcare system in the country in the autumn and winter if people simultaneously contract the flu and the COVID -19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Thursday, 17 September 2020_American Airlines has called on the United States government to extend aid for six months to deal with 'dire circumstances' amid the covid-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020_A hospital in India has deployed a customer-service robot to patrol its wards, connecting coronavirus patients to friends and relatives.
Sunday, 13 September 2020_A new report says India could be a new suicide capital of world, every four minutes an Indian gives up life by committing suicide.
Friday, 11 September 2020_Iranian voters have voted across the country in run-off parliamentary elections in which 10 seats are up for grabs in the 290-seat Majlis.