Watch Live IP Direct September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025 Languages

Africa’s COVID-19

Iranpress: South Africa tightens pandemic restrictions as new cases rise

South Africa tightens pandemic restrictions as new cases rise

Monday, 31 May 2021 02:41

South Africa on Sunday introduced new COVID-19 restrictions to help curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country inches into a third wave of the pandemic.

Iranpress: World’s most vaccinated nation reintroduces curbs as cases surge

World’s most vaccinated nation reintroduces curbs as cases surge

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 04:39

Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against Covid-19 than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge.

Iranpress: Greece confirms 1st detection of South African variant of COVID-19

Greece confirms 1st detection of South African variant of COVID-19

Monday, 01 February 2021 04:25

Greek authorities have confirmed the first detection of the South African variant of the new coronavirus in the country, prompting top health officials to fly to the area where it was found for meetings on Sunday.

Iranpress: Africa COVID deaths surpass 70,000

Africa COVID deaths surpass 70,000

Saturday, 09 January 2021 21:42

The number of COVID-19-related deaths in Africa has surpassed the 70,000 marks while infections near three million, as the continent, continues its fight to stop the spread of the virus.

<< < 1 > >>