Gov’t Announces 6-Day General Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
The spokesman for National Task Force for Fighting Covid-19 said Saturday that from Monday until end of Saturday August 21, there will be a travel ban in place between provinces.
Global Coronavirus Cases Crosses 40 Million
Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.
Oil Exploration Slowing as Prices Dive
The coronavirus pandemic that has slammed oil demand and prices is forcing energy majors to tighten their belts on exploration.
Iran Plans for COVID-19 Restrictions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani unveiled plans for stricter health regulations to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Million People Infected with Corornavirus This Week: WHO
The number of people who contracted novel coronavirus worldwide increased by almost two million in the week of September 14-20.
Chinese Retail Sales Up, Economy Recovery Continues
Chinese retail sales rose in August for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck, data showed Tuesday.
Almost Two Third of US Disapproves of Response to Coronavirus
Almost 2 in 3 Americans disapprove of US President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll released Sunday.
Iran Sends Humanitarian Aids to Kyrgyzstan
Iran has shipped a second consignment of humanitarian aids to Kyrgyzstan to help the Central Asian country deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Cases Exceed 341,000 in Iran
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 341,000, the Health Ministry said.
Coronavirus Cases in Latin America Exceed 6 Million
Coronavirus cases in Latin America, the region of the world worst-affected by the pandemic, exceeded 6 million on Friday and continued to accelerate.