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Iranpress: UK junior minister quits over woeful efforts to stop COVID loan fraud

UK junior minister quits over woeful efforts to stop COVID loan fraud

Tuesday, 25 January 2022 01:00

A British junior government minister resigned on Monday in protest at what he said were "woeful" efforts to stop the fraudulent abuse of coronavirus support schemes.

Iranpress: WHO calls for addressing huge inequities in vaccinations

WHO calls for addressing huge inequities in vaccinations

Wednesday, 19 January 2022 01:48

The worst of the coronavirus pandemic including deaths, hospitalizations, and lockdowns could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly, the head of emergencies at the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

Iranpress: Maritime tourism in southern Iran in compliance with health protocols

Maritime tourism in southern Iran in compliance with health protocols

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 11:44

Hormozgan (IP) – Sanitary measures in Shahid Haqqani port, the largest passenger terminal in Hormozgan Province, south of Iran, has been intensified due to the omicron spread.

Iranpress: Omicron variant confirmed in 106 countries

Omicron variant confirmed in 106 countries

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 13:49

The World Health Organization (WHO) says although the Delta variant of coronavirus is the dominant type in the world, cases of omicron variant are increasing and getting dangerous, observed in 106 countries.

Iranpress: Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

Thursday, 16 December 2021 04:25

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading at an unprecedented rate across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization has warned.

Iranpress: South Korea breaks daily virus record for 2nd straight day

South Korea breaks daily virus record for 2nd straight day

Thursday, 02 December 2021 08:55

South Korea has broken its daily record for coronavirus infections for a second straight day with more than 5,200 new cases.

Iranpress: British government imposes firm restrictions to contain Omicron variant

British government imposes firm restrictions to contain Omicron variant

Wednesday, 01 December 2021 17:10

As the fears grow about spreading the Omicron variant of Coronavirus, the British government has imposed new restrictions in many public and touristic places in Londen. 203

Iranpress: Saudi Arabia cancels the maximum age for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia cancels the maximum age for pilgrims

Saturday, 27 November 2021 00:47

Saudi Arabia has canceled the maximum ages for pilgrims coming from abroad, which means allowing the issuance of permits and booking appointments to perform Umrah for the elderly coming from abroad.

Iranpress: Iran logs 153 COVID deaths in 24 hrs

Iran logs 153 COVID deaths in 24 hrs

Monday, 01 November 2021 14:53

Tehran (IP) – Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday that 153 death cases due to COVID-19 had been registered during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 126,456.

Iranpress: German Pres. presents Angela Merkel with resignation papers

German Pres. presents Angela Merkel with resignation papers

Wednesday, 27 October 2021 09:56

German President presented chancellor and members of her cabinet with official resignation papers.

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