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COVID-19 claims lives of 18 Iranians in 24 hrs.

Saturday, 15 January 2022 14:47

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Health Ministry announced that 18 death cases due to COVID-19 had been registered during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 132,044.

J&J booster 85% effective against Omicron hospitalisation, South Africa says

Saturday, 15 January 2022 08:05

A Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is 85% effective in protecting against being hospitalised by the Omicron variant for 1-2 months after it is received, the head of South Africa's Medical Research Council (SAMRC) said on Friday.

Omicron less severe even for unvaccinated, South African study shows

Saturday, 15 January 2022 02:41

Unvaccinated people infected with the Omicron variant are less likely to fall seriously ill, require hospitalization or die compared to the previous COVID-19 variants, a South African study showed on Friday.

French teachers strike over 'chaotic' Covid-19 strategy for schools

Friday, 14 January 2022 06:22

Tens of thousands of teachers have walked out in nationwide strikes to demand better protection for pupils and staff.

French teachers strike over COVID-19 rules for schools

Thursday, 13 January 2022 18:52

(IP)- French teachers are holding one of the most significant education strikes in recent years, causing the closure of hundreds of primary schools in objection to the government’s handling of COVID-19 measures in the education sector.

COVID-19 claims lives of 30 Iranians in 24 hrs

Thursday, 13 January 2022 15:51

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Health Ministry announced that 30 death cases due to COVID-19 had been registered during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 132,002.

Covid-19 deaths in United States surpass 866 thousands

Thursday, 13 January 2022 06:56

The Worldmeter news website reported that the number of victims of the Coronavirus in the United States has increased to more than 866 thousand people.

World Newspapers: WHO sounds Europe alarm

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 20:19

WHO Europe director Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing on Tuesday that 26 countries in its region reported that more than 1% of their populations are being infected with COVID-19 each week, warning there is now a “closing window of opportunity” for countries to prevent their health systems from being overwhelmed.216

Iran's COVID updates: 32 succumb to death in 24 hrs

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:24

Tehran(IP) - Iran's Health Ministry announced that 32 death cases due to COVID-19 had been registered during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 131,972.

Canada's Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated people

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:10

Quebec, Canada's second most populous province, is planning to force adults refusing to get COVID-19 vaccinated pay a "health contribution" in a move likely to spur a debate about individual rights and social responsibility.