Japan to Close Schools to Control Coronavirus Spread
Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new coronavirus, the government announced Thursday.
Khosravi, Parvizkhan borders opened
Trade activities have been resumed at Iran's two joint borders with the country, i.e. Khosravi and Parvizkhan borders.
ACL matches postponed due to coronavirus concerns
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to postpone the matches of Iranian teams in the third week of the 2020 AFC Champions League (ACL).
Leader Appreciates Iran’s Health, Medical Staff for Battling COVID-19
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised Iranian health authorities and personnel for their efforts to contain the COVID-19.
Umrah Pilgrimage Entry Suspended amid Coronavirus Fears
Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended foreigners’ entry for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourism from countries where the new coronavirus has spread.
World battle against COVID-19 as cases spread
Even as the number of new coronavirus cases has declined at the epicenter of the disease in China, there has been a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in parts of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
President Slams U.S. for Spreading Virus “Fear”
President Hassan Rohani on Wednesday accused the United States of trying to spread "fear" in Iran over a deadly outbreak of the novel Coronavirus.
EU Calls for Coordinated European Response to Coronavirus
European Union countries should coordinate their responses to the outbreak of the coronavirus to avoid diverging approaches, the EU’s Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides told reporters.
Coronavirus outbreak continues in China, fears of pandemic rise
China has reported new deaths and cases of coronavirus infections, amid fears that the viral outbreak is looking increasingly like a global pandemic.
Coronavirus Spreads the Virus of Human Rights Violation and Intolerance
The rapid spread of the Coronavirus infections in South Korea with many cases found among members of a Christian denomination named the Shincheonji Church of Jesus is raising concerns that hatred and animosity targeted to the specific religious organization increase human rights violations.