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Iranpress: Measles an imminent global threat: WHO warns

Measles an imminent global threat: WHO warns

Friday, 25 November 2022 03:11

There is now an imminent threat of measles spreading in various regions globally, as the Covid pandemic has led to a steady decline in vaccination coverage and weakened surveillance of the disease, the World Health Organization warned.

Iranpress: US researchers have developed more lethal COVID strain in lab

US researchers have developed more lethal COVID strain in lab

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 04:49

Researchers at Boston University say they have developed a new COVID strain that has an 80% kill rate following a series of similar experiments first thought to have started the global pandemic that began in China.

Iranpress: WHO declares Monkeypox spread a global health emergency

WHO declares Monkeypox spread a global health emergency

Sunday, 24 July 2022 01:42

The director general of the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern.

Iranpress: 12 African countries report 1,782 cases of monkeypox: Africa CDC

12 African countries report 1,782 cases of monkeypox: Africa CDC

Friday, 01 July 2022 14:43

Twelve African countries have so far reported 1,782 cases of monkeypox cases, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) disclosed.

Iranpress: WHO to change name of Monkeypox disease, Tedros says

WHO to change name of Monkeypox disease, Tedros says

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 06:40

After weeks of media coverage of the First World-centered outbreak that has focused on the virus’ African origins, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided it’s going to rename monkeypox to diminish the association in the public’s mind.

Iranpress: Iran rebukes West behavior over COVID-19 pandemic

Iran rebukes West behavior over COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, 10 September 2021 00:29

An Iranian official has criticized the behavior of world powers in face of the COVID-19 pandemic as unfair and contrary to the spirit of democracy.

Iranpress: Europe is preparing to live with Covid-19

Europe is preparing to live with Covid-19

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 01:17

The battle against Covid-19 is shifting into a long-term, low-intensity mode in Europe, as countries including Germany, Italy, and France go from seeking to end the pandemic to preparing to live with it.

Iranpress: Millions across US at risk of eviction as coronavirus surges

Millions across US at risk of eviction as coronavirus surges

Sunday, 01 August 2021 03:45

Millions of people across the United States could be forced out of their homes as a nationwide moratorium on evictions is set to expire at midnight on Saturday amid a spike in coronavirus infections.

Iranpress: Iran firmly supports Cuban people and government

Iran firmly supports Cuban people and government

Thursday, 22 July 2021 03:18

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, said: "The Islamic Republic of Iran declares its firm support and solidarity with the people and government of Cuba in the fight against US actions."

Iranpress: US life expectancy plunges in the largest decline since WWII

US life expectancy plunges in the largest decline since WWII

Thursday, 22 July 2021 03:01

US life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II, public health officials said Wednesday.

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