Iran receives COVID vaccines via COVAX
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the self-financing participant countries of the COVAX Facility, has received the first batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with 700,800 doses.
+81,000 classrooms built in 8 years
Some 81,500 classrooms have been constructed over the past 8 years across the country, Mehrollah Rakhshanimehr, director of the Organization for Development, Renovation, and Equipping Schools, has said.
Charity foundation supports 7,000 infertile couples
Barekat Charity Foundation, affiliated to Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam, has financially supported 7,000 infertile couples in rural areas to receive necessary treatments.
14,000 New Coronavirus Cases Registered in Iran
The Iranian health ministry announced on Monday that 13,890 new cases of coronavirus infection have been reported across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 172 patients have passed away in the same period of time.
More refugees in Iran under insurance coverage
The number of refugees covered by social insurance services has increased by 20 percent in Iran, as 120,000 foreign nationals will be under the insurance coverage.
Iran imposes mandatory quarantine for travellers from Europe
Travellers to Iran from Europe will be required to self-quarantine for two weeks after testing negative upon arrival, a health official said on Saturday.
Ayatollah Khamenei hails nurses’ role in combating COVID-19
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab (PBUH) and Nurse's Day, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hailed nurses' role in the fight against the coronavirus.
Iran marks birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab, Nurse’s Day
Iranians mark the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab, the first granddaughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH), and the Nurse's Day on December 20th.
Vaccine Expert Predicts Normal Life in May
As the United States recorded its 12th million Covid-19 case, the Trump administration’s vaccine program adviser predicted that life in America could be back to normal around May of 2021 as immunization is set to begin.
Israel Turning 36 Areas of West Bank into Settlements; Report Says
The Israeli regime controls 36 areas in Area C of the occupied West Bank and is planning to convert them into settlements and military camps, a report said.