Georgia Becomes Third US State to Shut Down Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Site
Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine is facing a double dose of problems, as Georgia is the third US state to temporarily shut down a vaccine site after eight people suffered adverse reactions to the shot.
health ministry: Nationwide lockdown necessary to contain Corona
The Iranian Ministry of Health has announced that a nationwide lockdown is necessary for two weeks in order to curb the recent wave of coronavirus which has surged infections and mortalities following the Noruz (New Year holidays).
1st Iran-Made Corona Vaccine Ready Within 40 Days
Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi has announced that among nine COVID-19 vaccines, which are under development in Iran, the first home-made corona vaccine will be available within 40 days.
+6,000 jobs created for women heads of households
Some 6,200 sustainable jobs have been generated for female heads of households in 24 provinces across the country over the past two years, IRNA reported on Monday.
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.