Leader: lost healthcare staff infected by coronavirus are martyrs
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has agreed to a proposal to consider as “martyrs” medical personnel who have lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus.
Medical Supplies to Be Released in Iran South Ports
An Iranian official said a large consignment of medical supplies, including 20 tons of respiratory masks, is going to be released from the Shahid Rajaee Customs Terminal south of Iran.
New Year Speech Canceled over COVID-19 Outbreak; Leader Office
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei canceled his regular New Year speech at Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine in Mashhad.
Health Minister Asks Researchers for Help in Coronavirus Fight
Iran’s Minister of Health Saeed Namaki called on medical researchers and technology teams in his ministry to undertake research into the novel coronavirus.
Iran: 27 died from methanol poisoning
Twenty-seven people have died from methanol poisoning in Iran after rumors that drinking alcohol can help cure the novel coronavirus infection.
About 70,000 prisoners temporarily out for coronavirus outbreak
Iran’s judiciary said Monday it has temporarily released around 70,000 prisoners as part of efforts to prevent a further spread of the new coronavirus.
Customs Administration to deliver hygienic masks to health ministry
According to an official from Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), due to the imposed ban on exports of face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer, the available stockpile of such products in the country's customs offices will be delivered to ministry of health or universities of medical sciences.
Jahanpour updates coronavirus data: 7,161 infections, 237 deaths
As of Monday, the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak, officially known as COVID-19, in Iran has risen to 237 with 7,161 confirmed cases, Jahanpour says.
Coronavirus Updates: 2,134 Patients Treated in Iran
The death toll from the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran has reached 49 only in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced Sunday.
South Pars Phase 13 got last deck
The fourth and last deck of Phase 13 of South Pars Gas Field was installed, announced the project’s contractor.