Coronavirus update: 62,589 infected, 27,039 recovered in Iran
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran has reached 62,589, while 27,039 have recovered from the disease, according to Health Ministry update.
Parliament reject holding virtual sessions
Iranian MPs have said no to a triple-urgency motion which aimed to hold virtual parliament sessions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Clinical trial on effectiveness of favipiravir starts
Iranian medical authorities have agreed on carrying out a clinical trial on the effectiveness of favipiravir, a drug originally used in Japan for the treatment of new types of influenza.
Key stage of battling coronavirus on May 20; Iran hopes
Iran health minister expressed hope that the country would reach an important stage in battling coronavirus by May 20.
Face mask production line starts in Tehran
The production line of various types of face mask was put into operation in Nasirabad Industrial Park of Robat Karim, Tehran on Tuesday.
Army Day parades canceled due to coronavirus
The nationwide parades for the National Army Day on April 17 will not be held due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Iran to have blocked funds released
The government of Iran says it will soon have parts of funds blocked abroad because of the US sanctions released.
Iran: Over 60k infected by Covid-19
As of Monday, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran has reached 60,500, with a total death toll of 3,739.
Head of Iran Red Crescent Society Appointed
President Hassan Rouhani has appointed Karim Hemmati as the new head of the country’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
Iran Makes Avigan
Iranian pharmacologists have succeeded in synthesizing Favipiravir drug, also known as Avigan, inside the country, a health official announced.